Bit of a Blog : Crown Princess : Buenos Aires - Valparaiso : February 1st 2017

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This is a statue to Bernard O'Higgins. He freed Chile from Spanish rule in in the Chilean War of Independence and is considered on of Chile's founding fathers.

 

 

 

We are driven to their pier..... about half an hour away

 

 

 

 

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These guys are waiting for our vans to take them back

 

 

There's our vessel. I distinctly recall my heart sinking. That walkway would never pass a British Health & Safety check. It starts off with a chain to hold on to, then a rope...... then a string...... then nothing......

 

 

There are life jackets for everyone. There isn't a safety drill. We are just told to put a jacket on if we want to step outside.

 

 

 

 

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About a half hour ride away Magdalena Island can be seen in the distance

 

 

 

 

We are berthed next to the rust bucket..... sorry.... vessel used by Princess.

 

 

I was asked to get a pic of how we had to negotiate off and on our craft. Took 3 to haul me up and down..... sigh

 

 

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The red marker is the location of the island

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Many of the nest holes have name pegs

 

 

 

 

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Inside the lighthouse is a shrine and a museum

 

 

 

Heading back down

 

 

 

 

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Fascinating photos. Very well done. Thank you for all your time and effort in this blog.

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We then take a ride to Marta island, also in the Strait of Magellan.

We do not land. Instead we can stand outside to observe.

This is not easy. In fact I wimped out. I got outside then decided this wasn't for me and had to inch my way back....the people who had followed me out had to inch themselves back first as there's only room for one to stand between the boat shell and the single rail. And it's rocking. Quite heavily.

 

 

 

I'm in between throwing up and the desire to get some pictures..... using the point and shoot method again..... poking my head out of the door at the back....

 

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Back to base

 

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There's sushi in the buffet!!! I take a plateful back to my room for later!! i should've asked if they had GF Soya sauce...

 

 

 

 

I promise this is a unique picture and not one from a different meal

 

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This was yummy

 

 

As was this

 

 

 

What happens when a friend takes your camera without you realising. This is Memo, possibly the best Head Waiter at sea. No argument.

 

 

I paid a visit to the theatre.....Cole Porter night..... elaborate set and super music. Pics are rubbish.

 

End of day 17

[NorbertsNiece]

Fascinating photos. Very well done. Thank you for all your time and effort in this blog.

 

You're more than welcome. I'm a bit shocked at how many pics I have. Only posting some here. Have to finish this then get on to Tripadvisor and pop reviews there :eek: :ship:

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Day 18 Amalia Glacier and a theatre tour

 

I've had a lie-in. Sushi for breakfast!

 

 

 

 

Not sure I could manage a Champagne Breakfast for Two

 

 

I don't remember why I took a picture of the reception desk.....

 

 

The Adagio Bar is holding a drumming session

 

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Sabatini's

 

 

Heather is the Canadian Theatre Production Manager. A CC group has been invited backstage

 

 

We are invited backstage

 

 

 

 

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Parts of the stage are able to be raised and / or lowered

 

 

 

There is very little place to store props

 

 

The stage goes from one ship side to the other..... the entire width

 

 

Downstairs to the dancers' dressing room

 

 

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There are dressing rooms, two more floors, above....... up to deck 10.

 

 

The costume rack

 

 

Affirmations

 

 

The required makeup for that evening's performance

 

 

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Someone had a birthday

 

 

 

Costumes can be altered..... but when the cast changes the outfits need to fit the next dancer so they are made able to be lengthened / shortened if necessary. Dancers agree to not put on weight during the course of their contract.

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It's really not a big room

 

 

 

More props

 

 

Walkabout in the buffet

 

 

 

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Checking up on our location

 

 

 

 

 

Decks are closed...... it's VERY windy and wet...sleet, snow, rain..... who knows?

 

 

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So this is how bad it has been...... I'm as right as rain.....

 

 

Time for some fries.....very warming

 

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There it is....

 

 

 

 

I've been standing at the front in the driving rain / snow / sleet.....someone had removed the 'DO NOT ENTER' tape.

 

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The sun begins to come out

 

 

 

 

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The ship turns alowly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was a truly stunning experience

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