It was brought to my attention that it had been a while since I’d updated this blog so let me remedy that now! Been far too busy having a good time 馃檪 On the ‘at sea’ days I am usually busy trying to ignore the pitching and rolling of the ship, so not a good time to blog, write or read.
Our arrival here in Valparaiso signals that the end of my extedend trip is near: this is where I get off The World on February 7, back home on the 8th.
The Chilean Fjords have been a fantastic trip: beautiful scenery all around: glaciers, bays, weather good enough to do some zodiac cruising and calm waters.
On January 27 we anchored in Chacabuco. Besides going for a wander in the small township I also did a day trip: drive to and walk around a lake, visit to lovely falls which reminded me of Huka Falls in NZ, and seeing some of the area.
From January 30 till February 1, I went on an overland trip starting from Puerto Montt (where The World was anchored): a succession of buses and catamarans took us past and on some beautiful lakes and past spectacular looking volcanoes; we crossed the Andes into Argentina to Llao Llao (25km from the ski town of Bariloche) where we spent 2 nights. Went for a hike in the vicinity of our hotel (Llao Llao Hotel) and took a bus to Bariloche to have a look around. Back by bus along lakes and volcanoes, across the border into Chile and to the ship.
I had no idea how beautiful Chile was!!
Feb 2 was an ‘at sea’ day… nothing to report apart from that fact that I hardly left my bed.
On the 3rd we were in Concepcion and today around 3pm we arrived in Valpara铆so. Will go and explore the city tomorrow.
Greetings, Caroline.