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Old Nov 20, 2014, 5:31 am
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Blimey,this is turning into an epic! Only hotel available in Punta Arenas is 3 hours drive from port,so Ponant are putting us up on our original ship,Le Soleal tonight,before boarding Silver Explorer tomorrow! So we will still get to see it,and can quiz the crew about what happened..
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Old Nov 20, 2014, 9:46 am
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This is a pain in the neck, but Silverseas is awesome/
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Old Nov 20, 2014, 7:53 pm
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You've had some adventure so far and you haven't set sail yet.This'll be a holiday you won't forget in a hurry.
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Old Nov 21, 2014, 3:34 pm
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Indeed Hiddy,we made it complete with baggage,LAN were awesome- they could teach BA a thing or two about having buses ready on arrival! Spent the night on Le Soleal- it's stunning! Very chic,full of French flair,immaculate and very high tech.Skipper said Chilean pilot boat led them into narrow fjord,and a 55kt wind blew up,causing them to touch bottom. There was a definate "crease" in the hull that needed divers to examine,so trip cancelled. Silver Explorer has won many awards,but the ship itself is nowhere near as sophisticated nor pretty as Soleal.
Just sailed from Punta Arenas enroute for Puerto Williams.
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Old Nov 22, 2014, 5:33 am
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I'm so glad you made it! Now let the second adventure begin!
Looking forward to further reports.
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Old Nov 23, 2014, 4:40 am
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Well done for keeping 'keeping on' it really is a special part of the World......
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Old Nov 23, 2014, 7:59 am
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Well done for keeping 'keeping on' it really is a special part of the World......
Hope so,we are crossing the Drake passage right now....a few greenish complexions around!
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Old Nov 23, 2014, 11:09 am
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Nearly everybody goes green around the gills on Drake's passage.... The swell can be immense. Things will improve...!
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Old Nov 23, 2014, 12:30 pm
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Hope so,we are crossing the Drake passage right now....a few greenish complexions around!
That's why we don't go cruising.
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Old Nov 23, 2014, 1:09 pm
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Actually, sea conditions in the Drake right now are pretty benign. Suspect the folks feeling ill would do so in a bathtub!
Waves are only around 2-4 metres,it's not unpleasant outside.
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Old Nov 23, 2014, 2:08 pm
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My goodness. This really is an adventure. Good for you to persevere.
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Old Nov 24, 2014, 6:13 am
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Much rougher in the Drake today,winds around 50kts with a temp of -2c. Capt has banned anyone from venturing on deck. Only the hardiest made breakfast...
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Old Nov 25, 2014, 5:46 am
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Wow - you call this a holiday?

Seriously though, sounds great - it's still on my bucket list to make my way down to the south of south america. Enjoy.
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Old Nov 25, 2014, 7:33 am
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Wind peaked at 120kts yesterday evening,with an 8 m wave height,dining room only half full of the hardier pax, mostly sailors!
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Old Nov 25, 2014, 10:18 am
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LOL

I can't believe this. People pay $15,000 for a cruise so that they can lie down in their cabins and vomit?

Just kidding. I always wanted to do a cruise like this but I want to also visit the Falklands.

Thanks for the news.
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