Punta Arenas

Palacio Sara Braun
The Brauns were important founders of Punta Arenas, and left behind several lovely buildings which are now museums.













Centro Cultural Braun Menedez















The theater where the photos of Shackleton's voyage were first exhibited




More seafood for lunch in a local restaurant




The Punta Arenas Cemetery provided a look into the cultural diversity of Chile's past.
































Punta Arenas, Chile, November 28th, 2009

Family time

Outside it is getting colder and colder as we head south.








One of the nightly performances:

A circus/dance version of Peter Pan







At sea (Strait of Magellan), Chile, November 27th, 2009

Meanwhile, back on board

Vegetarian dolma (stuffed grape leaf)


Tuna tartar


Tofu and Asian veggies in phyllo pastry



Cheesecake with blueberry sauce


Chocolate lava cake


Apple walnut cake with crème anglaise


Laura entered Grandma and Uncle Gord in a dance competition:









...and Grandma wins (champagne and the coveted dance trophy)!




At sea, Chile, November 25th, 2009