My name is Marion Vermazen. I am a traveler, hiker, reader, Sun alumnus, computer geek, YouTuber, Spanish and French language student, knitter, weaver and genealogist.
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I am a traveler, hiker, avid reader, Sun alumnus, computer geek, Spanish and French language student, knitter and genealogist. I am retired after working for almost 30 years in the Computer Industry. I live in Reno, Nevada with my husband Duke.
Note: We just finished our wonderful 5 day Patagonia Cruise on Ventus Australis. We had no internet access during the cruise so I am posting my blog entries for the last 5 days now.
Blog post for Monday October 16 2023
Our first shore excursion of the trip was supposed to be to Cape Horn Island, the southern tip of South America. Our disembarkation at Cape Horn Island was scheduled for 6:45. But the wind was blowing more than forty miles per hour and the landing would have been too dangerous so we just took pictures from the ship.
Cape Horn Island. It was too rough to land.The Cape Horn Monument
Next we anchored in Wulaia Bay. We took the zodiac ashore and hiked to a lookout point.
In the Zodiac on our way ashoreThe view of Wulaia Bay
Note: we just finished our wonderful 5 day Patagonian cruise on Ventus Australis. We had no internet access during the cruise so I am posting my blog entries for the last 5 days now.
Blog post for Sunday October 15, 2023
When we went to breakfast this morning we could see our ship the Ventus Australis from the window of the breakfast room.
Our Cruise ship from our hotel
Later we checked out of the hotel and walked to the Australis office where we checked in for the cruise and left our bags. We had about six hours to kill before we could board the ship at 6 pm
We visited the Maritime Museum of Ushuaia. Ushuaia was originally a prison colony. The museum is in the old prison.
Our Cruise ship from our hotel
We had a long lunch. Then we were going to go out on the dock to visit the Argentine navy training tall ship that happened to be I n town, but there was a long line and it was just too cold and windy.
At 6pm we got on board, listened to the welcome talk and had dinner. The ship left Ushuaia at about 7:30.
Getting ready to board Ventus AustralisOur room on Ventus AustralisThe captain and crew welcome us.
Note: We just finished our wonderful 5 day Patagonia Cruise on Ventus Australis. We had no internet access during the cruise so I am posting my blog entries for the last 5 days now.
Blog post for Wednesday October 18 2023
This morning we landed on the beach and then walked around the glacial lake in front of the Aguila Glacier. It was a very nice walk and our expedition guide told us al about the flora
On the beach with Ventus Australis in the backgroundA short detour into the woodsI think our guide told us that this is called pig skin seaweedAguilar Glacier
After almost every excursion we are offered hot chocolate and if you want it, whiskey.
After the hike
This afternoon’s we took a boat tour to the Condor glacier it’s one of the prettiest glaciers that we have seen.
At the Condor glacier
After dinner we were talking with the Spaniards at the next table. They asked Duke about “Trum”. It took a while for Duke to translate, but he eventually realized they were talking about Trump. Duke told them what he thinks about Trump and they said they couldn’t figure out how such a wonderful country as the United States could have a president as stupid as Trump.
This evening was our last full day on the ship. They auctioned of the chart of our voyage to Cape Horn and held a drawing to give away the ships flag. We didn’t get either. After dinner one of the waiters sang and there was even a conga line!
This morning we caught a 7:45 flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America. Leaving at 7:45 meant we had to set the alarm for 5:15. It was a three and a half hour flight so by the time we got to Ushuaia we were pretty worn out.
The view as we landed in Ushuaia
We had lunch at a restaurant called Bodegon Fueguino.
Sitting down to lunch
We pretty much took it easy for the rest of the day. We did laundry and Duke got a haircut. With tip it cost him $4.52.
Duke relaxing after a haircut and dinner
We played Rummikub in the lounge at the top of our hotel.
The view from the top floor of our hotel.
For dinner we had an excellent meal at Maria Lola Restó.
Duke’s steakMy MerluzaOur shared desert.
Tomorrow we start our cruise around the southern tip of South America.
We’ve pretty much taken it easy today. We rode the Hop on Hop off bus this afternoon and saw a bit more of the city.
Getting ready to ride the bus.La Bombinera Football StadiumThe Obelisk
Tonight we went to a wonderful show at the Bebop Jazz club. The music was Mozart and Gershwin. It started with classical piano music and morphed into wonderful Mozart and Gershwin improvisation. the musicians were having fun and so did we.
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