Jan 12 Part 2

A follow on from the previous post that we did as we were heading to the bus to be picked up and taken to our boat

On the way I managed to get a photo of Heidi in front of the port sign


Ushuaia end of the world - before heading further south than we have ever been before.


Very gusty weather so we filed off the bus to the gangway a few at a time

We surrendered our passports when we reached the top of the gangway


We then headed for our cabins where our bags were waiting for us - Linda, Bill and Heidi in cabin 300 - triple share, and Tejal and our new friend Anna in cabin 307





We spent a while in our cabin working out where the best place was to stow our gear.

At 5pm we all gathered in the lounge for briefings/introductions etc

David Sinclair - AKA Sinkers


We then went for a wander around the boat to check it out including a quick visit up to the bridge where we saw the port pilot








Port Pilot who took us through the Beagle Channel



Expedition Leader making the first of many announcements









We also all had to participate in a life-saving drill, where we put on special yellow life jackets.

At 6:30 we were all welcomed by Captain June with drinks and met all of the guides.

Mark - Expedition 2IC



Cherese



Joakim (Not 100% that this is how he spells his name...)


Gustav

Dr Andrees


We were still tied up in port when we went into the dining area for dinner



However, soon after that we were on our way.

We spent quite a while up on the foredeck catching glimpses of and taking photos of some of the birds before turning in for the night,




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