Friday, November 8, 2013

Sunny Skies but Rough Seas

We weren't on the ship long when I noticed one of the ship's officers with his arm around a good looking young woman. They appeared to be heading for an unofficial assignment, and the  sinking of the Costa Concordia came to mind. We were just starting our voyage, so those thoughts of uncertainty were present for duration. Night and day, we sailed through narrow and winding passageways between rocky shores, and at least one officer we were aware of was not always on duty.



We had a number of sunny shore excursions led by capable zodiac drivers and knowledgeable guides. There were penguin colonies, shore birds, dolphins, spectacular glaciers and fjords.







The service and meals on board exceeded expectations. With unlimited food and drink, including Chilean wine available, self control seemed prudent to prevent seasickness.

One night, when we ventured outside the protective islands and were greeted by the direct force of the south Pacific. The boat rocked and rolled, and anything not secured skidded about. With the help of only minor medication, Marlene and I were fortunate to weather the stomach churning seas.


With sunny skies and  rough seas, the prospects for our landing at Cape Horn continued to be the topic of conversation, and we sailed on.

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