Another calm sea day..."housekeeping time." We had the usual HAL farewell talk (how to get off the ship, reminders to turn in books, and the all the staff in the showroom singing "Love in Any Language" etc...Tomorrow's Montevideo so most people are doing things there, hence getting housekeeping done today.
Re: Puerto Madryn. Apparently those that took the long trip to see the sea lions, elephant seals, and penguins weren't happy about their tour either...they had 2.5 hours in a bus each way through the same boring scrub that we did, so most of us think perhaps the best advice is to enjoy the nearby town itself...the ship docks right in the center, so it's an easy walk for shopping, restaurants, etc. They saw some seals and the penguins but only 1 elephant seal. Now, keep in mind this is the end of the "pup season" so earlier (Nov-Dec) might be different. (We've seen plenty of seals and penguins by this time.)
More advice for CCers: we found out today that those who don't eat in the Main DR can allocate that part of the auto-bill to the Lido Staff (if you desire.) We never knew that. There's a form to ask for at the Front Desk to make that change.
We've visited with new friends one last time, had our laundry returned, finished our books (now to the Kindle and Ipad books), taken our photos of the ship, etc. We're taking a tour of Montevideo in the morning...just to see it and say we've been in Uruguay, but shall return to the ship and begin packing so we have our HOT weather gear ready for Iguazu Falls. Shall upload this tomorrow afternoon upon our return from Montevideo...after that it will be from our Bed and Breakfast in Iguazu...which has FREE wifi we understand...and probably real fast wifi!
I went on the tour to Valdes and thought it was great. We saw many sealions and the two elephant seals. The food was okay. Our drive stopped on the road when we saw an armadillo and guancos and sheep. Our tour guide was good too. It was very long drive and not much scenery except the odd animal until you get to the peninsula. Take the ships puzzle with you.
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