Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 13, 2017 Author #176 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Bit rough today Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 13, 2017 Author #177 Share Posted December 13, 2017 We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted December 13, 2017 #178 Share Posted December 13, 2017 There is something planned all day. I will post a pix of daily. If too small to read email me via link in signature and I will email a copy. Starting about 6 Mickey has a meetup in Constellation Lounge for details of the cruise. Other things to do 7:00 -walk a mile 9:15 - Beyond The Podium with naturalist lecture 10:00 - Destination highlights with destination Concierge 10:15 - Spanish Fjord Q&A 11:00 - How to cook the perfect fish 12:00- Basketball free throw 12:30 Movie at outdoor theater 12:45 -Watercolor Class 1:30 - Matinee Showtime Sean O’Shea 1:30 Bingo 2:00 Food and Wine Pairing 3:30 Coffeehouse guitarist and vocalist 3:30 Movie 3:30 music trivia Just a sampling. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's awesome! thank you kindly. I am looking forward to Mickey's lectures and the naturalist's talks. Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted December 13, 2017 #179 Share Posted December 13, 2017 We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way. Sent from my iPhone using Forums How exciting!!!!!! Loving these posts :D Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted December 13, 2017 #180 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Bit rough today Sent from my iPhone using Forums Rock me to sleep!!! LOL! After a couple of martinis, I actually walk straight when the ship rolls around ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted December 13, 2017 #181 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Rock me to sleep!!! LOL! After a couple of martinis, I actually walk straight when the ship rolls around ;p Jajaja, Move in the opposite direction of the boat to neutralize the movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted December 13, 2017 #182 Share Posted December 13, 2017 We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Jim still following you, Marine Traffic site it's not tracking Infinity since December 11 5:28 AM after Puerto Montt departure. Have a nice sea day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox59 Posted December 13, 2017 #183 Share Posted December 13, 2017 We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way. Sent from my iPhone using Forums YIKES!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkismom Posted December 13, 2017 #184 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Following, great info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 13, 2017 Author #185 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Been really rough while out in the Atlantic but has calmed down after getting into the Straights of Magellan. The weather has been cold (about 55) and low visibility due to low clouds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 14, 2017 Author #186 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Magellan Straits at 10:30 PM. Absolutely beautiful. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 14, 2017 Author #187 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Dec 14. So close so far away We are sitting in Punta Arenas today. Due to expected 30-50 Knot winds in a couple hours the port of call has been cancelled. It is a beautiful day and greeted by a rainbow. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted December 14, 2017 #188 Share Posted December 14, 2017 What a shame that Punta Arenas has been cancelled. I have read that it can happen, but ever hopeful it won't! Enjoy your stationary sea day ... next up, Ushuaia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted December 14, 2017 #189 Share Posted December 14, 2017 According to Marine traffic Now you will sail to USHUAIA (Port) Country: Argentina (AR) during the day, arriving early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfabz Posted December 14, 2017 #190 Share Posted December 14, 2017 We are considering a San Antonio/Buenos Aires trip in the future. Is there a particular side of the ship that is better for viewing from your balcony such areas as the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan or Cape Horn? Thanks for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted December 14, 2017 #191 Share Posted December 14, 2017 We are considering a San Antonio/Buenos Aires trip in the future. Is there a particular side of the ship that is better for viewing from your balcony such areas as the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan or Cape Horn? Thanks for your reply. If you go West Coast to East Coast (Chile to Argentina) - then PORT side (ODD # cabins) If you go East Coast to West Coast (Argentina to Chile) - then STARBOARD side (EVEN # cabins) This way, your cabin will always be facing land. Noting above applies to cabins on sides of ships. AFT cabins will have the rear view ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 14, 2017 Author #192 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) We are considering a San Antonio/Buenos Aires trip in the future. Is there a particular side of the ship that is better for viewing from your balcony such areas as the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan or Cape Horn? Thanks for your reply. They were saying the port side was best for entering the strait (but on our cruise it was foggy so really didn’t matter). For the horn starboard is suppose to be best. We are in CS starboard so will Update when we do the horn. For the remainder of cruise really didn’t matter as we were far enough off the coast that you couldn’t see much. This is current view out of our window. Current position. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited December 14, 2017 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 14, 2017 Author #193 Share Posted December 14, 2017 According to Marine traffic Now you will sail to USHUAIA (Port) Country: Argentina (AR) during the day, arriving early. You are correct. We set sail for Ushuaia around 08:00 and expected to arrive at 03:00. We are suppose to dock (fingers crossed). We have been rewarded with beautiful views and mostly blue skies. It is really cold (near freezing and with heavy winds) we could only stay outside long enough to snap a picture. Nice view of glacier Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox59 Posted December 14, 2017 #194 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thanks for all your updates, and I truly hope you make it to Uschuaia.. I think that this is the coldest part of the trip...at least I hope so! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 15, 2017 Author #195 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thanks for all your updates, and I truly hope you make it to Uschuaia..I think that this is the coldest part of the trip...at least I hope so! Sent from my iPad using Forums We made Ushuaia and it is a beautiful sunny day. We are taking a National Park Hiking Tour today. Temp is around 38 and suppose to warm up to 50. BTW as you can see we are docked. Yea. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted December 15, 2017 #196 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Jim, now that you are in the south, I wonder about the Sun, how long is the day? Is it like in Norway that days get longer in summer? Gerardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted December 15, 2017 #197 Share Posted December 15, 2017 We made Ushuaia and it is a beautiful sunny day. We are taking a National Park Hiking Tour today. Temp is around 38 and suppose to warm up to 50. BTW as you can see we are docked. Yea. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Are you the only ship in port today...any other cruise lines? Is that why you were able to dock? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolforkatz Posted December 15, 2017 #198 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I am doing the reverse cruise in February with Princess and have enjoyed following your cruise. I am also doing a national park hiking tour so look forward very much to your pics and review on it! Weather looks gorgeous for it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 16, 2017 Author #199 Share Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) 12/15/17 - Friday Ushuaia Park Tour with 3 Hikes We booked our tour with a group from CC with Tour guide Ushuaia. They say you can experience all 4 seasons in one day in Ushuaia and we experienced them all from warm sunny spots to a sleet storm while on our last hike. We were happy to have received a dock space so did not have to tender. Finding our tour guide was easy and we were zipped away for our 30 minute trip to the park entrance. The guide provided a nice history of Ushuaia and the development of it's town and people. FIRST HIKE " LOW DIFFICULTYTRAIL - 40 MINUTES LONG " : We start the first hike at EnsenadaBay, taking part of the Shore trail, while enjoying the awesome views ofthe Beagle Channel and its wildlife. At this point it is possible to see theflag trees ( trees bent by the strong Pacific Ocean winds ). From there it is possible to observe the Murray Channel which was crossed by Charles Darwin and Captain Fitz Roy in 1830 when they discovered the Beagle Channel and interacted with the natives. It is also possible to get up close to archeological sites of8000 years old, where the natives used to build their shelters. SECOND HIKE " LOWDIFFICULTY TRAIL - 20 MINUTES LONG": We head towards Roca Lake, where guests can take a peaceful and charming walk around part of the lake, and part of Lapataia River taking magnificent photos. After a short stroll we will arrive at a coffee shop where you will be able to purchase hot chocolate and/or snacks while enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains, fforest and rivers. Edited December 16, 2017 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 16, 2017 Author #200 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Jim, now that you are in the south, I wonder about the Sun, how long is the day? Is it like in Norway that days get longer in summer?Gerardo Yes indeed the days are long. We are at the Horn today. Sunrise 04:37 and sunset 10:12 PM. Probably an hour additional twilight on each end. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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