Days 15-16 - Chris - We managed to get on board despite my cough and the extra health checks being carried out due to the coronavirus epidemic. Once on board we spent an exhilirating few hours unpacking, washing, ironing nd attending muster. It did allow us then to settle into enjoying the cruise. The ship is very nice with various bars and restaurants, including a few entertainment options throughout the day and evening. The first full day on the seas was surpr...

Day 12 - Chris - Today we were collected for a private Santiago city tour. The driver and our guide turned out to be a married couple. Working together all day - they must be crazy. The day was really interesting. Santiago doesn't have the views or landmarks of Rio or Iguazu, but it was interesting learning about the culture, politics and history. At the moment there is a great deal of civil unrest and protests have been continuing since last October. In a cert...