The day was spent exploring Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Everyone took a bus into the park and had a chance to see why this place is so amazing. We were treated to wildlife, geology, and stunning views. Guanacos, related to llamas, were everywhere. Some of us even had the rare privilege of seeing the South American puma! It was a fantastic day in Chile.
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.
