Monday, 13 January 2014
Today was unlike any other we've had so far. We've been at sea all day, traversing the Chilean Archipelago filled with literally thousands of islands with no inhabitants. Also, we've had our first rainy weather, but with temperatures still in the mid-50's. I suppose that it's a good thing to get the wet weather over while at sea, rather than when we are out touring all the sights. Tomorrow we'll be navigating the Sarmiento Canal and stopping at the beautiful deep turquoise blue Amalia Glacier. Then its into the Straits of Magellan heading for Chile's southernmost city, Puntas Arenas, where we will have our first penguin encounter amongst the Magellanic Penguins.
We actually slept in this morning, right through breakfast, and didn't even need to eat until later in the afternoon. We enjoyed three very educational lectures today about Antarctic explorers such as Amundsen and Scott, and the hardships they endured to learn about this unknown continent. They were presented by our Antarctic expert Dave Breshnahan, who has worked on and been there over 25 times, and by our cruise lecturer Dr. Michael Wilcox, who has journeyed there each of the past five years on this same cruise. He loves it so much he says he will return every opportunity he gets. We also enjoyed a casual afternoon visit over lunch with one of my former fellow missionaries in 1971-73, Scott Keller and his wife Karen. It was fun to reminisce and discuss old times, and the events in our lives that have brought us to this point.
Dinner was a formal occasion tonight, and we dined on another amazing menu, including Caesar salad, chilled coconut/nutmeg soup, Shrimp and Crab Louie, beef tenderloin, tender veal cutlet, and strawberry crisp for dessert. It just keeps coming!!!
Marla is off doing laundry right now and then its off to sleep because we have an early start tomorrow morning at the Amalia Glacier. Antarctica is getting closer each day!! We'll keep you posted on our progress as we continue deeper into the southern latitudes.
Love you all,
Tom and Marla
Today was unlike any other we've had so far. We've been at sea all day, traversing the Chilean Archipelago filled with literally thousands of islands with no inhabitants. Also, we've had our first rainy weather, but with temperatures still in the mid-50's. I suppose that it's a good thing to get the wet weather over while at sea, rather than when we are out touring all the sights. Tomorrow we'll be navigating the Sarmiento Canal and stopping at the beautiful deep turquoise blue Amalia Glacier. Then its into the Straits of Magellan heading for Chile's southernmost city, Puntas Arenas, where we will have our first penguin encounter amongst the Magellanic Penguins.
We actually slept in this morning, right through breakfast, and didn't even need to eat until later in the afternoon. We enjoyed three very educational lectures today about Antarctic explorers such as Amundsen and Scott, and the hardships they endured to learn about this unknown continent. They were presented by our Antarctic expert Dave Breshnahan, who has worked on and been there over 25 times, and by our cruise lecturer Dr. Michael Wilcox, who has journeyed there each of the past five years on this same cruise. He loves it so much he says he will return every opportunity he gets. We also enjoyed a casual afternoon visit over lunch with one of my former fellow missionaries in 1971-73, Scott Keller and his wife Karen. It was fun to reminisce and discuss old times, and the events in our lives that have brought us to this point.
Dinner was a formal occasion tonight, and we dined on another amazing menu, including Caesar salad, chilled coconut/nutmeg soup, Shrimp and Crab Louie, beef tenderloin, tender veal cutlet, and strawberry crisp for dessert. It just keeps coming!!!
Marla is off doing laundry right now and then its off to sleep because we have an early start tomorrow morning at the Amalia Glacier. Antarctica is getting closer each day!! We'll keep you posted on our progress as we continue deeper into the southern latitudes.
Love you all,
Tom and Marla
Love the pictures. I am trying to change up some things on the blog, play with the margins a little and put a slideshow on. Should be fun if I can figure it out. The food you are eating is killing us. Parker and Saskya ask each day about what food you have posted about. They are now convinced that a cruise is a must for our family. So glad you guys have had a day to rest and relax. Take care of yourselves and come home healthy! Love you both
ReplyDeleteOh, Induction is scheduled for Friday morning at 5:30...what time will that be for you guys?
Juli
We are enjoying your updates. You two keep enjoying your time together and know that we love ya and look forward to the stories upon your return. Jackson has learned to walk like a penguin and intends to show you.
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