Day 28: Chilean Fjords
Our day of cruising the Chilean Fjords started early, with a room service breakfast in the Royal Family Suite. Since we were to be in the Fords for just half a day, we decided to forego any ship's activities in order to spend our time enjoying the scenery. We rearranged the living room so that all seats faced toward the aft and then opened the balcony door to get a clear view of the Fjords and enjoy the brisk morning air. Hot chocolate from the Concierge Lounge added a nice homey touch as we watched the rolling hills and low-hanging clouds parade past the ship.
Because we were in the shelter of the Fjords, the ride was smooth and the winds calm. The sun broke through the clouds periodically and the temperatures started to moderate as we sailed further north towards Valparaiso.
With hills decreasing in size and the channel getting wider, we once again left the shelter of land and headed out into the Pacific Ocean. The winds picked up a little and the seas became a little higher but tolerable as we began the home stretch for the second leg of this historic journey. Some of our Hornblowers will be leaving us here, and we will say our good-byes on the last evening knowing we will in all likelihood sail together again in the future. We will add some new members to our group as well, some of whom will meet up in Santiago pre-cruise and get to know each other before heading to the port in Valparaiso.
Tomorrow: At Sea
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