Our cruise took us to Cape Horn, which lies at 55°58′S. This beats by far my previous southernmost destination–Nightingale Island–at 37°25′S. We had the calmest waters as we circumnavigated Isla Hornos. Both the ship’s captain and cruise director made announcements and seemed to be in utter disbelief and awe at how still the waters were. These were waters that centuries ago have been known to sink ships as they passed under South America en route to the Pacific Ocean.
Approaching Cape Horn:
Cape Horn lighthouse and the tiny wooden capilla Stella Maris on the right:
We are starting our circumnavigation of Isla Hornos:
Cape Horn:
I like these jagged mountain peaks, like dinosaur teeth:
Albatross Monument. It is composed of two separate pieces of metal which, when viewed from the right position in front, form two halves of a bird:
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Hmmm? A tad too isolated for my taste. Do they have a McDonald’s? (-;
Didn’t see one, nor in the Falklands.
Beautiful! Appreciate the photos. Looks like a marvelous trip.