We did make our ship! Our second plane was about two hours late arriving, which put a damper on my Plan B, but at this point, we were very happy to board our ship on time (not everyone was so lucky). We had just enough time for a short walk around downtown before spending a lovely evening on the Azamara Quest.
From Delay to Departure: A Day Along Patagonia’s Edge
Early the next morning, we pulled out for a day-long, chilly journey through the scenic Beagle Channel. The morning clouds and mist lifted as the wind picked up. The reward – a gorgeous blue sky. The dark, craggy Chilean landscape is accentuated by glaciers, pockets of snow, and waterfalls. The narrow Channel is 150 miles long and separates Argentina and Chile, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans at the southern tip of South America. As we continued farther up the coast, many of the peaks looked more worn-down and rounded. It surprised us that on one side of the channel, the formations were also greener.
In case you are wondering, it got its name from Charles Darwin’s famous ship, the Beagle, which explored the area from 1833-34.
The reverse of our seasons in the U.S., it’s the end of the summer season here, early fall is starting, and winter is right around the corner. I find that pictures never really do dramatic landscapes any justice, but here are a few.
