We have entered south Patagonia now, and as we look out we can often see glimpses of the vast ice fields in the distance. But we had the opportunity to come close this morning to the Amalia glacier. I went up on deck early to catch a look. It was drizzling and probably about 40 degrees. Basically, summer here is rather like winter in Portland!
Those of us who braved the bad weather were rewarded with beautiful views of the glacier.
As more and more people came on deck it was harder to find a good spot to take a picture. Some people had some help.
I have a mediocre camera, but it still has enough zoom to catch what the actual glacial ice looks like.
There was a little boat zooming around the ship. I figured out later that it carried crew photographers snapping pictures of the ship in front of the glacier to sell as souvenirs.
As the ship turned around to reenter the main channel leaving the glacier behind, the light was just perfect.
The rest of the day was again very peaceful and pleasant. Tomorrow we will be on land again, this time in Punta Arenas.
