Sunday 26 April 2015

Ushuaia – Fin Del Mundo

The catch phrase for Ushuaia, Argentina is Fin Del Mundo (The End of the World) and it truly feels like you are at the bottom of the world when visiting this southernmost city on earth. Many a sailor lost their lives trying to circle Cape Horn, the Northern Boundary of the Drake Passage. Something we’ll be crossing soon.
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Ushuaia Waterfront

This lone abandoned ship in Beagle Channel, Ushuaia caught my eye as it captures the feeling of this wild untamed ocean route. I can imagine the relief sailors much have felt when they entered the harbour of Beagle Channel safe at last from the roughest seas in the world. As we head out for our Antarctica adventure, I can’t help but feel a little nervous about what waters we will be facing. We have all the faith in the world in our ship, the Sea Spiri

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