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That's for sure . It's kinda like growing old . Some mornings I look in the mirror to shave and think who is that old goat in the mirror ? It not me is it ? On our last visit to Antarctica we were watching a small pod of Lemaire Killer whales and my wife was taking a video . Then we noticed that they were chasing a small penquin . Here's the video

Husband and wife for life Hitting the beach Spring Break They are called Jacka** Penguins because of their braying Skuas are looking for eggs or babies that stray from their parents When the busses arrived we left

Yowee ! Was there a warning of bad weather ? 😮

Did you read the original article that is highlighted ? It indicated that it would be until March . Quote "This will be in place starting Dec. 19 and at least until March while the terminal undergoes repairs." Hopefully it will be sooner.

Penguins have the right of way here It is about a mile from the car park to the beach and there are a number of elevated walkways The penquins can pass under or get some shade here in desert like conditions and get a break from the paparazzi . Catching some rays

We posted this story on our thread yesterday morning . Buenos Aires cruise terminal collapes , story here https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ports-destinations/new-buenos-aires-check-process-after-storm-damages-cruise-terminal We received this E-mail from NCL today Dear Valued Guests and Travel Partners, We are delighted you have chosen to sail with us on board Norwegian Star and thank you for your loyalty. On behalf of our crew, we look forward to welcoming you aboard soon. The embarkation location for your upcoming sailing aboard Norwegian Star has changed. Travel Partners are asked to share the below information with impacted guests. Due to damage at the port caused by a recent storm, and in order to ensure the safest embarkation experience possible, guests will now wait for their embarkation at Costa Salguero, Pabellon n° 6. The local port authorities are doing everything in their control to ensure the best experience, however, we caution guests to expect some delays to the standard operations. As such, please arrive at the designated arrival time you selected during online check-in. All pre-selected arrival times will be strictly enforced. Please find the address to the new location below. COSTA SALGUERO ADDRESS: Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 1221 Ciudad de Buenos Aires, C1425 For directions to this location, please visit: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NJmZvAuLwN8EKGJq6 TRANSPORTATION TO THE PIER: If you secured transportation to the pier through NCL, your drop-off location has been updated to reflect Costa Salguero, Pabellon n° 6. We have arranged complimentary shuttles for all guests to transport them from Costa Salguero to the port where they will embark the ship. As always, we are at your service and look forward to providing you with a truly memorable onboard experience! Sincerely, Norwegian Cruise Line

Punta Arenas has a very long pier where you will have to walk if you have a private tour as we do . And if you are going to Punto Tombo it's a long walk . It's almost a 3 hour ride so look for critters . We saw some rodents under a bush walking to see the penguins A three legged Guanaco

The wind didn't just cancel embarkations in B.A. with a partial collapse of the cruise terminal . https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ports-destinations/new-buenos-aires-check-process-after-storm-damages-cruise-terminal It also caused 2 HAL cruise ships the Zaadam and the Oosterdam to miss the port in Punta del Este . The winds in South America are part of the Clipper Route The Clipper Route, was followed by ships sailing between England and Australia or New Zealand . Wikipedia While clippers no longer use these winds , they still persist . And they aren't caused the Roaring Forties or Furious Fities for nothing . And speaking of Latitude , Ushuaia is at the same Latitude line as Copenhagen only one in the North and one in the South . And with the Winter Solstice on the horizon , Copenhagen can expect 7 hours of daylight with sunrise at 8:37 and sunset at 15:38 . Conversely , Ushuaia will get17 hours and 27 minutes of daylight . The sun rises at 04:51 and sets at 22:11 . So bring your sunglasses , sunscreen and sleeping masks ! 😎

Tomorrow we will be back early with our 3rd scheduled port , Puerto Madryn .

So what to eat ? The vegetables and fruit looked good but they are more a snack or a side than a meal . And wife likes to rinse uncooked food before we eat it . Daniel and Sarah were our tour mates and are from Australia . But Daniel was born and raised in South America and he had wanted some Asada . Which was a great call and we found it here . There was some serious grilling going on here . We had stopped at a store earlier for a cool drink and I wanted a little Patricia but they were out . This is where we ate lunch My Lunch And Patty had a little lamb Patricia was on the drink menu , but they were out so we settled for a local brew We were close to the ship now so we practiced our waddle back and took an air conditioned Siesta .

We will share our DIY tour of Montevideo . At the port we were with some CC friends and we offered a free "tour " of a leather shop with discount prices . They bought some but we didn't . Following the map that they gave us we passed this statute of Artigas , considered to be the father of independence of Uruguay . The Palaico Salvo at present, on that same historic site, inside Palacio Salvo, the Tango Museum of Montevideo is open to the public, and exhibits the history of La Cumparsita and of Uruguayan Tango.[2] Wikipedia The Constitution Plaza was a cool rest from the heat and many people were selling many antiques including nautical pieces . We didn't have room in our suitcases but they had some good prices . We saw a wedding couple being showered with rice And lots of graffiti We were not thirsty - even if it was the Beatles Bar But being good cruise ship passengers , we were getting hungry !

From what I read it will not affect your cruise - only the Embarkation of future cruises . Sorry that you had to miss your port . On our last cruise to Ushuaia we got within 1 mile of the pier on Christmas Day before the Captain cancelled the port .

Buenos Aires cruise terminal collapes . Story here https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ports-destinations/new-buenos-aires-check-process-after-storm-damages-cruise-terminal

Thank you for sharing and we're happy that you liked the ports . I'm prone to insomnia , so I can relate to your plight . Can you share what area ( cabin ) you are in so we can avoid it ? We're on deck 9 foward and concerned if they anchor as we had a cabin like that on a Celebrity cruise and it was very noisy . As for the food , that one of the things that most people cruise for Are there any good dining experiences ? As for me , my wife's cooking is too good and with unlimited access I've gained more weight than normal . I guess I'm one of those strange bird that lose weight on a cruise by exercising more walking and with limited access to good food ( I hope ) . Enjoy your day in Punta del Este .

Following the Sun into Montevideo The Navy base The Palacio Salvo Follow the green brick road Welcome to Montevideo NCL

We will show a few newer photos for all of the ports that we hope to be visiting before we go in 2 weeks . We will also do a proper review when we get back on this thread . We can't do a live with our cameras and the internet is very slow , but we will keep in touch while on our cruise .

The last time that we saw him was 3 years ago about an hour from where we live . He wrote a new song that hasn't been recorded yet but he has given us permission to show it on Facebook . The song is called " Young Again " , and it's about getting old and he forgot the lyrics ! We sent it to him thru Facebook and he linked it on his web sight with a like . He also took one of our favorite songs ( Midas Shadow ) and rewrote all of the lyrics for the locals . You may want to use the CC to read the words . He's a very funny and friendly person who will allow photos , sign record and chat after concerts sometimes . I was a fan of his just after leaving the Navy in 1974 , 2 years and 2 albums before I met my future wife in 1976 . When The Year of the Cat came out that year they did a tour to promote the album in Miami . I had some good tickets but Pat didn't want to go to the concert . So I took my old roomate instead of her . Fast foward to 2015 and we were in London and he played 2 complete albums including Y.O.T. C . at the Royal Albert Hall , with many of his original band members . So here's it is @ The Royal Albert Hall .

The story behind the song is that Al had met a girl that refused his advances and was as cold as ice . He explains the musical inspiration for the song and performs it live with his band here . Not how the piano /guitar player looks like Tom Hanks in the move Big .

Before we on the cruise 2 weeks from Thursday we hope to share a couple photos from each port . We usually pick a theme song for each cruise and this one is no exception . From one of our favorite artist - Al Stewart . First the lyrics and then the video . "Antarctica" Long before I ever saw The frost upon your face I was haunted by your beauty And it drew me to this place I felt the chill of mystery With one foot on your shore And then and there resolved to go Where no man had before [Chorus:] Maybe I was snowblind But it seemed the wind spoke true And I believed its stories then As dreamers sometimes do In Antarctica In Antarctica Who knows what the powers may be That cause a man to go Mindless of the dangers Out across the virgin snow Seduced by this ambition I easily forget The hopeless quest of Shackleton The dreamlike death of Scott [Chorus] Maybe I was snowblind Perhaps it sapped my will But something of my innocence Is wandering there still In Antarctica In Antarctica In Antarctica In Antarctica

Entering the Port of Buenos Aires

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A couple more quick photos of what we have seen before and hope to see again in B.A. The English Tower from our Hotel Torre Monumental (Spanish for "Monumental Tower"), formerly known as Torre de los Ingleses ("Tower of the English"), is a clock tower located in the barrio (district) of Retiro in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is situated in the Plaza Fuerza Aérea Argentina (formerly Plaza Británica) by Avenida San Martín and Avenida del Libertador. It was a gift from the local British community to the city in commemoration of the centennial of the May Revolution of 1810. After the Falklands War/Malvinas War in 1982, the tower's original name was dropped, though some still call it Torre de los Ingleses. This view is from space and shows the brown water of the Rio de la Plata and the blue water of the Atlantic Ocean . The red arrow is near the port of Buenos aires and the blue arrow is near the port of Montevideo . It's very shallow and ships move slowly through the river until they reach the deeper ocean . A view from our hotel and the ship that took us to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands - the HAL Zanndam . Like the Star , she is an older ship . Watch your step in the city Eva on the Peso . She is not on all the 100 pesos so we kept this one . It is currently worth 12 cents on XE Currency . The Dollar is worth 792 pesos and our guide says with the new president , Javier Milei , who was sworn in last Sunday , the rate may change with the Dollar being worth more . So bring crisp , new money to exchange . This is the closest that we have gotten to the Star , in Cozumel .

No worries @Sugar Magnolia and thankyou for writing in . Btw , we think that Antarctica is the topic , the Star is how we have chozen to get there .

Some photos from Buenos Aires in 2019 To enter or leave your ship you must use a bus Floralis Genérica is a metal sculpture that opens and closes during the day La Boca This is the most famous grave in Buenos Aires - Eva Peron Duarte