Albatros Time

Hey Dear,

We've just departed from Cape Horn where we spent the morning. We are told the weather was great for our trip ashore: moderate seas and winds. It was still quite a thrill on the zodiacs and the misting rain was pretty constant. Mom and I are members of the Crab Eating Seal boat and we wear our patches proudly. We are meeting folks on the boat - there is quite a contingent of Canadians (our table-mate at dinner is a lovely retiree from Dawson Creek) and a whole whack of Germans. Only a few folks under 50 and one or two under 30.














This is a sculpture dedicated to all the men and women who lost their lives at sea. Pretty cool, eh?

Here is the light house itself. I'm not sure why, but the light wasn't on while were were there. I would think it should be on 24/7, but I didn't get to ask. I'm not sure about the etiquette of asking a Chilean Light House Keeper why his light wasn't lit.

Now we are headed to the Seventh Continent in the company of more than a few Albatros. We've seen three species so far: the Sooty Albatros, the fairly common (relatively speaking) Black Browed Albatross, and one Wandering Albatross. As our first day in open ocean, we are also enjoying a nice rock and roll in the ship. Judging  by the number of folks with patches behind their ears, I'm guessing we are in the minority in this enjoyment. I think tonight will be especially fun!

Well, this is quality knitting time so I'm going to provide just one (no - two!) more bonus photo of yesterday's Condor. Since we haven't grabbed a shot of an Albatros yet, this will have to tide you over. Tomorrow if we are all lucky, we will get to see a photo of a whale disguised a a grey blob in the water.

Until then,

Dad