We took a short train ride from Vena to visit the bohemian town of Valparaiso. We explored the port area, which was old and worn, and then… Read more “Postcard from Valparaiso”
Tag: walking
A Walk Through Vena Del Mar
Walk with us, through Viña Del Mar. Passed the sleeping beach dogs, up the promenade to the Naval College where guns point out to sea. Passed the… Read more “A Walk Through Vena Del Mar”
Goodbye to Santiago
We enjoyed our sojourn, in this vibrant city, nestled beneath the snow capped Andes.Our time was filled with exploring, and swimming in the hotels refreshing pool. Many… Read more “Goodbye to Santiago”
Postcard from Buenos Aries
We had an amazing time in this leafy city. Good food, great wine. An elegant railway station. An English clock tower. Yellow blossom strewn parks. Then a… Read more “Postcard from Buenos Aries”
Postcard from the Falkland Islands
Even in torrential rain, these islands are beautiful. We took a bus to Gypsy Cove, and were rewarded with penguins hanging out on the beach. The spring… Read more “Postcard from the Falkland Islands”
Postcard from Ushuaia Argentina
Recently we visited, this Southern most city. Blessed with blue skies, that illuminated the lower Andes snow capped peaks. Birds were abound, fishing in the indigo seas.… Read more “Postcard from Ushuaia Argentina”
Postcard from Puerto Mont
We arrive this morning, after our sojourn at sea. Under dove grey clouds, our ship weighed anchor in the harbour. The tender boats were launched, to transport… Read more “Postcard from Puerto Mont”
Postcard from Coquimbo
We arrived under rolling grey clouds, dragons breath on the foothills of the Andes. Patrols of pelican escorted our arrival. A myriad of seabirds, soared in the… Read more “Postcard from Coquimbo”
Postcard from Lima, Peru
We sailed into Lima on grey, Pacific rollers. Humboldt penguins bob, dolphin and seal languidly feed in the fish rich seas. Flocks of sea birds dive bomb… Read more “Postcard from Lima, Peru”
Postcard from Ecuador
Amazing Ecuador. The land of two seasons. The dry, brings an autumn like vista to the low lying terrains. In the wet, both high and low altitudes,… Read more “Postcard from Ecuador”