Peter and I got home from Chile 2 days ago (we met you at the Explora hotel in Patagonia) and have just had a look at your blog. As you lamented the fact that you didn’t get too many responses, I thought I’d write to you. We are happy to see that you and Stirling got some clothes for your trip to Antarctica and loved looking at the photos on your Dad’s blog. We congratulate all of you on your fine blogging and interesting photographs! We’ll definitely be following your progress.

While at the Explora, we managed to hike to the Grey glacier and were thrilled that the boat we boarded at the ranger’s station was able to get so close to the edge. As your Dad pointed out, the myriad shades of blue on the glacier and the icebergs are a spectacle not to be forgotten. On our last day, we hiked to the base of the towers (Torres del Paine) and what a magnificent sight that was too. There is a steely turquoise lagoon at the base which I hadn’t anticipated. Did you get to see these?

We really enjoyed meeting all of you and hope our paths will cross again. Best regards to your Mom, Dad and Stirling, too. Happy travelling!

Pat Martin