Puerto Montt, Chile...our first stop

When we woke this morning it was to 42 knot winds...with the apparent wind over the bow of >60 knots. By the time we anchored in the shelter of Puerto Montt, the wind had died to about 20 and it was overcast with bits of sun. We wore long sleeves...Chris added another layer since his rain jacket has no lining. Mine is lined, so I just added that. We wore our hiking boots which we were glad of. We wish we had worn our rain pants...next time!
The tour was to the Petrohue Cascades and City of Roses, about 4 hours. The 60-minute or so ride to the Cascades was through lovely country and along the huge lake, but we couldn't see much since we were basically in the clouds and rain. By the time we reached the waterfalls it was pouring, so we ran to see them, and then ran back to the bus. They were lovely, but on a nice day would have been better!
Another hour or so until we got to Puerto Varas which is on the large lake and appears to be a vacation destination...complete with Orvis, Patagonia, and North Face shops! We did have a short time to explore a local handcraft area, but the crowds were large, so we just enjoyed the sights, bought a CD of some of the local musicians who were playing and reboarded the bus.
The tender ride back to the ship was in the sun, but shortly thereafter, the clouds returned so right now I see white caps on the bay...shall have to get my "Sea Bands" back on ...I think it will be rough tonight. (I just checked the TV monitor and it's showing 39 knot winds right now.) The good news is that the barometer is rising...hope for good weather to come! Sunset tonight at 9:30 (but we won't see it.) (For future cruisers...there's an internet connection as soon as you get on shore...$1 US.)