Tag Archives: Punta Arenas

Patagonia recap (logistics, hotels, etc)

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Sophia la Vespa

Regretfully, Leslie and I left Patagonia on Friday. 😦 I had a wonderful time!  I thought I would leave some comments below regarding transportation and accommodation, etc.  I will add a post on clothing, weather, too. Logistics: Roads / transfers … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, Chile style!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Sophia la Vespa

There are always some light appetizers around the common areas starting at about 4:00-5:00 or so, to bridge us to dinner.  On Thanksgiving some of the appetizers were tiny little chicken wings dressed up like turkey legs with foil wrapped … Continue reading →

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Explora and Torres de Paine National Park

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Sophia la Vespa

Leslie and I arrived at ”Explora” this afternoon after a 5 hour drive from Punta Arenas and a quick stop in Puerto Natales en route to use the facilities! After a quick lunch I headed out on the Mirador Condor … Continue reading →

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Punta Arenas

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Sophia la Vespa

I must say that there is not a whole hell of a lot to see in this town.  It is simply a layover spot for a lot of connections to other parts of Chile, Patagonia, and the Antarctic. This is … Continue reading →

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Magellan Strait and Magdalena Island

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Sophia la Vespa

We had another early start this morning to visit the Magellan Penguins on Magdalena Island which is in the Magellan Strait and just a little north of the town of Punta Arenas (where we disembark permanently). Once again we were … Continue reading →

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