Puerto Montt, Chile - The Photos

I haven't done much site-seeing here because I've been studying up on some of the sessions I'll be teaching. But I did walk around a little bit yesterday. It was gorgeous and sunny and I enjoyed sitting beside the water soaking up some Vitamin D :)

Ship coming into the Harbour, Puerto Montt, Chile

The fog from yesterday began lifting and I saw a ship coming into the Harbour. (PS my favourite show as a kid was "Theodore the Tugboat" and I still love watching ships in harbours and yes, sometimes I pretend I'm the 'Harbour Master' and make up scenarios in my head :P)

Statue on the 'boardwalk' of the Harbour

This statue seems to be a huge tourist attraction and overlooks the harbour. I like that he's wearing red lipstick too.

View to the East, Puerto Montt, Chile 

You can't really tell in this image, but there are snow-capped mountains in the background.

Graffiti - Puerto Montt

And of course some more graffiti. I think this one says "Refresca tu mente en colores" which I think translates to something like "colour refreshes your mind" - Something to think about :) 

Goodnight!

Stuck in Punta Arenas

Well never a dull moment... I woke up this morning extra early to get ready to board the ship. Got all packed and went downstairs to reception to call the agent to transport me from the hotel to the ship.

Long story short I found out that the ship couldn't port because of bad weather. I called the emergency HAL travel number and they are working out what to do with us (there is another HAL employee here w me and he's been working for the co for ten years! - he knows exactly what to do which is comforting :)

Good news is I get a couple more days in Punta Arenas! I'm astounded by the weather here. Every time I look out the window it's different! (I've attempted to attach some photos here - still figuring out all the ins and outs of blogging)

Stay tuned for what happens next! ;)

In transit to the ship!

I'm currently waiting to board my third and final plane to my destination, Punta Arenas, Chile. I've been awake now for 24 hours and still have a few to go. I'm very much looking forward to my hotel bed!!

Wish I had some funny travel tale to tell you all but unfortunately this was a pretty boring .... No wait! I sat beside an (almost) Olympic wrestler for the USA team! He is now the coach for the USA Olympic team and he was on his way to the Pan/Am games in panama. When I saw him I couldn't decide if I should ask him if he was a boxer or a rugby player (by his ears) I resorted to just asking if he was going to panama for business. He was pretty interesting. Never talked to an athlete before I don't think.

Anyway. Now I'll sip my coffee and try to stay awake or another hour before I pass out on the plane.
Ciao!