Reading my two very similar blogs on Day 46, I must emphasize the drama of approaching the spectacular Amalia Glacier. All day, we were in sheltered waters, steaming through ever more stunning landscapes of wooded hills, and distant forested rocky snow-capped mountains. There were occasional little islands which added to the grandeur of the Chilean Fjords. The weather was typically cold, wet and misty; thus while one could see the surrounding beauty, the scenery, further away was a somewhat obscured by various low level mists which could hamper visibility, which I understand at the time was three miles! I had found the open decks too cold to stand on for any length of time; far better to view the gorgeous countryside from either the warmth and comfort of the Lido Restaurant, or better still from our balcony cabins. From the Lido, a great mass of white slowly manifested itself; we were now very close to the huge Amalia Glacier. What a sight, even through the mist. M.V. Queen Victoria would then make three 360 degree complete turns on it’s own axis giving most passengers ample opportunity to view the Glacier. We would soon be on our way, continuing along the Woodcock Peninsula, N.N.W. towards the Pitt Channel and the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park and the Pio Xl Glacier which we should reach by 07.15 hrs.
The exact route I have found hard to follow, but I hope my occasional map inserts, when I can, may answer some questions you may have. From what I gather, tomorrow will be another day of fine scenery which I hope will be rather like today.
With all good wishes, David
David's Cruise 