Punta Arenas was originally called "Sandy Point" by the British - the current name seems to be derived from "Punta Arenosa". Like during our transit of the channels to get here, the weather is still a bit misty / rainy. I signed up for the general "Sights of the Port" tour. However, the morning started … Continue reading Punta Arenas

It's three days from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas, mostly by sailing via the Chilean Archipelago and fjords. We sailed down the Sarmiento Channel into the Smyth Channel. Unfortunately, most of the last few days have been rain and mist, so no amazing pictures - just misty islands and stuff. I'm not worried, after Punta … Continue reading Fjords

We are now over 42deg south - I actually dressed in trousers rather than shorts for my tour. For the second time on my cruise we needed to use tenders to get to the shore. This time we used the ship's tenders rather than a local. It was only about five minutes to the pier. … Continue reading Puerto Montt

The biggest difference I've found between the Silver Moon and Silver Whisper is the number of small, specialty restaurants. This post I'll talk about Kaiseki, the Japanese restaurant. Lunch is open for all, just come in and find a seat. Dinner is reservation only. You exit the elevator on the 4th deck, which houses the … Continue reading Restaurants – Japanese

Funny timing with our "Pastel de Choclo". Silversea gave a demonstration of cooking this Chilean casserole-like pie yesterday, and we were given it during lunch while on a tour. Then that afternoon I cooked it in the S.A.L.T. kitchen. It's simple in creation, so not many pictures. Rather than a crust or whipped potato topping … Continue reading Seaday Tidbits