Punta Arenas, Chile

Cormorants, Gulls, and other sea birds waiting on the dock - just for us!!!

At the Penguin colony, we saw this little guy who ignored us in favor of something else. But we didn't know because he didn't speak English.

This was a colony of Magellanic Penguins - named after Magellan.
They build burrows for their eggs and chicks.

What do penguins do at the beach?
Swim, sunbathe, and talk to their friends.

A group of penguins headed for the party on the beach.

Parent and chick

Another parent and chick.
The chicks mostly just eat and sleep. They have to put all of their energy into
growing to adult size as soon as possible.

They also raise a lot of sheep here.
I've never seen such thick fleece on sheep and it's the middle of summer!

This statue is in the middle of town. If you rub or kiss the foot of the Indian
(the gent in the middle is touching the foot)
legend says that you will return.

Full scale replica of Magellan's ship in the process of being built.