On board Holland America's Zaandam we quickly check out our cabin and then have lunch in the Lido. It is so great to have all this great food...what a selection!
We unpack, get orientated and settle in for the 13 nights we are on the ship. There has been an earthquake off the shore of northern Chile last night. Just over 6.0 so this could account for the rough seas. As we start to feel the effects of the tumultuous seas any idea of celebrating with a glass of wine evaporate. We take to our cabin.
The next day after getting our sea legs we venture out. While Marlene takes a Spanish lesson I head to the library and sit and read while enjoying a chai tea latte. Dinner in the dining room. Lobster! Ah, life is good.
On Wednesday, March 19th we are in port at Puerto Montt.
We tender to shore and with the help of Pat (Patricio) a Chilean, we catch a local bus to Frutillar, a small scenic town on Lake Llanquihue. We are so fortunate to have a beautiful, sunny day which is almost unheard of in Puerto Montt.
We get a lovely view of Volcan Osorno. It was this volcano that erupted in 1991.
Another town that we pass through on the way to Frutillar is Puerto Varas. This looks like a lovely town and if I was to choose between the two towns for a future visit I would pick Puerto Varas as there is more there.
After returning to Puerto Montt we cruise the long row of artisan stands and I can't resist purchasing a sweater for Baby AA and one for Landon. I hope they like them?
Back on board we're off to our next port. We'll have dinner in the dining room, listen to some great music and take in the nightly entertainment before turning in for the night.
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