We just stepped off the boat at Puerto Natales, ending a 3 day ferry trip through the fjords and past the glaciers of southern Chile, surviving the aptly-named rough waters of the Gulf of Pain. A gorgeous passage and near mirror image of the ferry trip we took to Alaska 6 months ago - just on the opposite end of the world!

Stepping ashore was a shock as we were greeted by howling winds and freezing rain. Planning to spend Christmas trekking through the famous Torres del Paines mountains, we spent the rest of the day purchasing warm and waterproof clothing - our complete lack of preparation a source of constant amusement to the hardcore trekkers all around us!

Merry Christmas to one and all!!!

Love MnC

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