Days 82 & 83
NOVEMBER 21 - 22, 2019
CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
It just struck me that, on the ocean, the air now is clear and odour free; the over-powering smell of Montevideo is gone. All of Montevideo's restaurants grill their meat by burning charcoal and that strong scent is ever present and persistent.
Now at sea, this morning Captain Lars announced that there is a large storm forming over the east coast of Argentina. As a consequence, the Sun is diverting its course and bypassing its scheduled stop at Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Instead, the ship is heading directly to the Falkland Islands where the weather is expected to be favourable. This course change will allow us to spend an extra day in Ushuaia, Argentina - and that's a good thing.
I went for my early morning walk and almost got blown over - that must be the storm that Captain Lars is avoiding. And the cold!! What's with that? At Iguazu Falls the temperature was 36 degrees; today the high will be 11 degrees. Half way to the Falklands and already it feels like Antarctica. Tomorrow's high is forecast as 7 degrees. Wow!
On our way to the explanatory "port talk" in the Star Theatre about the Falkland Islands, it's convenient to take along a refreshing banana daquiri (real banana - blended, not shaken).
Later, before dinner, a string duet playing a pleasant baroque concerto filled an idle moment:
I'm told that the internet coverage farther south is spotty, so if you don't hear from me for a day or two, that's the reason.
For those of Scottish ancestry, this Mark Knopfler tune should cause your heart to soar like a hawk - "Piper to the End".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkGwXwMtmoE
Since this blog covers two sea days, I think you are entitled to a second Mark Knopfler song. This one is entirely different - "Don't Crash the Ambulance".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUcMWE_njnA
CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
It just struck me that, on the ocean, the air now is clear and odour free; the over-powering smell of Montevideo is gone. All of Montevideo's restaurants grill their meat by burning charcoal and that strong scent is ever present and persistent.
Now at sea, this morning Captain Lars announced that there is a large storm forming over the east coast of Argentina. As a consequence, the Sun is diverting its course and bypassing its scheduled stop at Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Instead, the ship is heading directly to the Falkland Islands where the weather is expected to be favourable. This course change will allow us to spend an extra day in Ushuaia, Argentina - and that's a good thing.
I went for my early morning walk and almost got blown over - that must be the storm that Captain Lars is avoiding. And the cold!! What's with that? At Iguazu Falls the temperature was 36 degrees; today the high will be 11 degrees. Half way to the Falklands and already it feels like Antarctica. Tomorrow's high is forecast as 7 degrees. Wow!
On our way to the explanatory "port talk" in the Star Theatre about the Falkland Islands, it's convenient to take along a refreshing banana daquiri (real banana - blended, not shaken).
Later, before dinner, a string duet playing a pleasant baroque concerto filled an idle moment:
I'm told that the internet coverage farther south is spotty, so if you don't hear from me for a day or two, that's the reason.
For those of Scottish ancestry, this Mark Knopfler tune should cause your heart to soar like a hawk - "Piper to the End".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkGwXwMtmoE
Since this blog covers two sea days, I think you are entitled to a second Mark Knopfler song. This one is entirely different - "Don't Crash the Ambulance".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUcMWE_njnA
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