We began the morning by sailing through the Kirke Narrows. A beautiful sunrise greeted us on our way into Last Hope Sound, home of the port city, Puerto Natales. We had a few immigration surprises upon entry, but the entire team and our wonderful guests recompleted the entry forms before continuing our day on schedule. In the afternoon, one group took a hike on nearby Dorotea Hill, where they enjoyed beautiful views of Puerto Natales and the coast. The other group traveled to a nearby estancia and enjoyed the shores of Lake Sofia.
3/13/2022
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Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina
We returned a day early to Ushuaia to take refuge at the port before a storm arrived. The storm could have potentially delayed our port call, causing people to miss flights back to the United States. We took full advantage of the extra time in port and explored the beautiful surroundings of Ushuaia. In the morning, we ventured out to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego. We went on a few walks through the southern beech forests, saw the post office at the end of the world, and visited the Pan-American Highway, which ends in the national park and begins all the way up in Alaska. In the afternoon, we had another excursion to the opposite end of the town, up through Garibaldi Pass, and ending with a walk down to Lake Escondido. We wrapped up the day with farewell cocktails with the Captain.
