We boarded our expedition cruise ship Stella Australis in the port of Ushuaia.
Stella Australis, a Chilean adventure cruise ship, built specifically for sailing the Patagonian waters was constructed in 2010. It has 100 cabins and can accommodate 210 passengers. There were people on board from many parts of the world, all of us eager for adventure!
We left Ushuaia behind in a splendid sunset as we set sail for Cape Horn and the Straits of Magellan.
The next morning at dawn, all the passengers congregated in the lounge, fully dressed and wearing our life vests, ready to board the zodiacs for a trip to the fierce Cape Horn.
The walkways to the top of the Cape with a view of Stella Australis in the distance.
The wind and the freezing rain pelted us as we marched towards the top of the island and to the buildings and monuments marking the many ships and sailors who perished trying to make it around the famous Horn.
We kept our life vests on to help shield us from the elements.
The inside of the little chapel at the top of the Cape.
At the flag pole where I struggled to keep my footing against the strong winds.
Making our return to the ship.
Holding on aboard the zodiac.
It takes some agility to get on and off the boats.
Once safely back on board I felt in my bones how dangerous the elements of nature made it for those unfortunate seafarers who attempted to round the Horn since it was the only way, at the time, to the Pacific Ocean.I felt lucky to be looking forward to our next expedition!
Enjoy!
Maria
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