Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Puerto Madryn is quite far down the east coast of Argentina, in the area known as Patagonia. Days are long now with sunset at around 8:30pm - still lots of sunshine but quite chilly. We did layer up for our walk ashore today and were comfortable in the stiff breezes.
Puerto Madryn is a very small and remote town - it has a very large aluminum smelter and not much else other than lots of wildlife - seals, whales and numerous types of sea birds including penguins.

We saw this big fellow, hanging around under the pier, as we walked ashore. We also saw a couple of whales spouting as the ship approached the docking area.

Nice to know there are measures in place to alert for falling off the pier but how long a person might last in the cold water is questionable.

A beautiful beach and oh so quiet - Why? - The water is as cold as the Bow River

5 a side soccer courts along the promenade - got to stay warm

Very nice touch - the front of the swing can be let down and used as a ramp for wheel chair access - nice thought, but how safe?

 

The ship could not have been brought closer

Tango anyone?

 

We continue to head south to the Falkland islands - the ocean is noticeably more rough - the swimming pools have been emptied and extreme caution is required when walking on the promenade  deck.

We are having a great time and will continue to post when we can.