Tuesday 19^th February – Puerto Madryn.

 

Bus arrived an hour and a half later than advertised.  Taxi driver seemed to have given up waiting and we had to phone to get someone to come for us.  Hotel Peninsula Valdes is right on the beach and appears to be opposite the pier where Voyager will dock.

Nesta went to tourist information for a town map and was told that NO cruise ships are due until a Princess one on the 24^th – Panic!

After phone calls to Voyages of Discovery and e mails to the Port Agent we ascertained this was not the case and Voyager is due to arrive on the 21^st.  Ian’s’ blood pressure returned to normal!

Had a little explore.  It is a sunny 27C here but still windy.  Glad we packed that one T shirt each just in case!

                        Ian from where the ship will dock - Puerto Madryn in the background

                             It doesn't look like it - but cruise ships do park here!!

Wednesday 20^th February – Puerto Madryn.

 

Slept well, another lovely sunny day here.  Received an e mail from the ship to say after a rather rough day/night they had been unable to land in Port Stanley but are on their way to us here.  I think we made the right choice with our overland – thanks Kay and Audley!

Had a leisurely breakfast and then went to suss out the alcohol at the local supermarket… a litre of Stella Artois for £2-50 and a litre of gin for just over £4. Needless to say we will make some purchases! We also bought a Patagonian Penguin corkscrew and bottle-opener. (Wonder if we’ll find a use for it??)

Before lunch, Nesta went for a paddle whilst Ian sorted out the blog.

                                 No ship yet !!

                           Nesta going for a paddle in the South Atlantic!