Cape Horn is located in Chile’s Tierra del Fuego archipelago. It is off the tip of South America where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet. There is an albatross-shaped monument there, that memorializes the seafarers who lost their lives trying to round the Horn. Not only do two oceans converge, but the high winds also make the waters treacherous. Our crossing was very windy, but the waters were pretty calm, and it was exciting to go around the Horn, which is apparently on many travelers’ bucket lists.
Once again, the day has dawned sunny, with blue skies. Our last day on the ship will be spent relaxing and visiting with our new friends throughout the day. We have been so lucky on this voyage – great weather, great Drake passage, (considering how bad it could have been), Cape Horn not too bad, and meeting wonderful people who we will remain in contact with and perhaps travel with in the future.

We attended two lectures this afternoon and then met our friends for drinks and dinner. We said goodbye to all the wonderful crew that we’ve met this week, who made our expedition cruise the amazing one it was. And then we said goodbye and safe travels to our new friends. We are hopefully planning to travel with them again.