"It's hard to imagine an area of the world more beautiful than the section of Patagonia from Coihaique to Puerto Chacabuco. Mist hangs low over farmland, adding a dripping somnolence to the scenery. Dozens of waterfalls and rivers wend their way through mountain formations. Yellow poplars surround charming rustic lodges, and sheep and cattle graze on mossy, vibrant fields. The picture of serenity terminates at the sea, where the nondescript port town of Chacabuco sits."
Cold and very rainy outside today, so we skipped the 6-hour bus trip over winding mountain roads to Coyhaique. Instead, we've stayed on board, taken lots of pictures of the harbor and surrounding hillsides, caught up with old friends including our Captain Felice (my Maori brother), read and watched movies. It doesn't matter where you are in the world, sometimes you need a sloooooooooow day!
Tomorrow morning, no matter the weather, we are off the ship at 7:30 a.m. to go to the Laguna San Rafael for iceberg and bird-spotting!
Mind the chupa cabres!
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