We were given the Chilean Customs and Agricultural Affidavit to complete and carry with us whenever we are ashore. We may be asked by a Chilean Official for our “papers” and better be able to produce them. Sounds very eastern European to me.
We had an enjoyable city tour today. We visited 2 museums and our guide was very good at making it interesting. No wonder, since she’s a teacher. Punta Arenas had 3 “gold rushes”. The first was actual gold, although not that much was eventually found. Next was the “white gold”, which is sheep and that is still a major part of their economy for both meat and wool. And more recently, the “black gold”, which is, of course, oil. We went to the Shacklelon Bar which was recommended after the tour for a Pisco Sour and a light bite to eat. It was just after 1:00 pm and they had just closed until 4:00 pm. So we wandered around the main square for a while, then took the tender back to the ship.
I was thinking this morning that we have only 3 more weeks of this trip. Then I realized that I thought “only” 3 more weeks. Boy, that is quite a different mind set. But the 49 days is going to be just fine. We find that we pace ourselves - we don’t feel we have to do everything right away, because there will be plenty of other opportunities. And if we decide to spend an afternoon reading in the cabin or taking a nap, we don’t feel that we’re wasting time. It’s a very relaxed pace and I like it. I feel now that any cruise less than a couple of weeks would be too short.
Next up are 3 sea days before Valparaiso (Santiago).
Sounds like you are having a great time. Still winter here, I wouldn't be in a big hurry to get back.
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