That Red #12 Bus Tour was the last of the Big Group Tours that we had booked. The rest are private tours, either with Tours by Locals or Viator. This will help make everything a bit more personal and we will probably learn a lot more details about where we are going and what we see.
In the meantime, I have selected some random pics that I’ve taken over the last few days.
Commentary has been added for your amusement.
I guess that the line in Big Yellow Taxi by Joanie Mitchell can be applied here….
You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone….
The converse of that may be true also.
If you’ve never had it, then it is impossible to miss it.
Some things stick out and smack you in the face when traveling to, in and around, and from places other than the ones which are familiar to us…… so let’s throw Joanie in here and add that consequences can go both ways. We usually conjure up thoughts of negative consequences when the subject comes up but when you think of it, the possibility of positive consequences is equally available. Most of the time it’s just our perspective.
Another anachronism from the past goes like this…. be careful what you wish for….
If you mix all of these ingredients together and don’t have an agenda, then just realizing that they are there becomes the reality of this example.
Ok Donny, you’ve definitely been hanging out in the Engine Room sniffing the degreasers…..What in the name St. Verbose and all that’s wordy are you even talking about?
I’m going to great lengths to try and make sure everyone understands that I am not judging here, not one little, teeny-tiny bit, I’m just observing. See photos and observations below.
The Great What’s Going On Here Caper
This is an example of ZERO overreach by a Government.
Is it Good?
In some cases, we all wish that Government interference(?) in our daily lives could recede a click or two….
But in these examples? There 2.7 million independent cable service providers in these parts, everyone running their own lines!
Is this good? Maybe…… maybe not. Only you can be the judge.
This is just one of over twenty on this street alone that had these ornamental planting boxes recessed about four inches down. One must be extremely careful when walking on these streets. Holes like this abounded and you can add in metal rebar pieces sticking up out of concrete and other hazards that would never be tolerated in the States.
Again, should this be a case of folks needing to be personally aware of their surroundings and have some accountability for themselves? Not watching where you are going? Good Luck!
Or is it the responsibility of government to ensure that hazards like these are nonexistent. That fine line between overreach and personal freedom is, like many things, a matter of perspective…… and of course debate. Which, of course, I am not inviting. Remember these are just observations!
Maybe having a set of regulations in one area may not work in another. This is where learning about others and their culture, and preferences, helps make Travel so interesting!
On to stuff that’s way more mundane!
While this photo does not quite do this scenario justice as we are probably 40′ above the water here, you can see that the white-caps are abundant and the waves a tad tumultuous.
The only negative here is that the Stabilizers are working magnificently!
We were in a fjord at the end of which was a pretty cool glacier. More to come on that, but here’s a sneak peek!
More pics when I get them ready. Today is Punta Arenas, one of the spots where our little Tuxedoed Friends, the penguins (!) start showing up in abundance!
From down here in Penguin Paradise Paula and I wish you all a peaceful holiday season…. Kwanza, Hanukkah, and Christmas all bring the message of Peace on Earth, Good will to Everyone to the forefront.
Wouldn’t that be nice 🙂
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Now you’re dressed like you could be here in the bitter cold!
Merry Christmas to you and Paula!
Wishing you and Paula a wonderful Christmas and may you be visited by many penguins. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. We can’t wait to see where you are taking us next. Love, Bob and Elaine
🎄Merry Christmas to you and Paula 🎄
( stay safe through the Drake Passage)