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| The welcome sign for the island (which is part Juan Fernando Archipelago). |
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| A photo looking along the bay. |
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| A large part of the island seems to be uninhabitable. |
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| Lobster traps are in everyone's backyard. |
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| All roads are uphill, and it serve as a evacuation for the tsunami. |
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| Octopus and endemic fish "sushy" is on the menu. Octopus patty? I think I'll eat lunch on the ship today. |
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| The local police were friendly. I asked to take their picture and they insisted I take one with an officer. |
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| The local police officers were friendly and helpful. |
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| The bay must be pretty deep because the tender ride wasn't very long. |
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| I wonder if these homes perched on the side of the mountain were the way of escaping any future tsunamis. |
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| All of the streets are small and serve people, cars, and motorcycles. Several dogs have taken a spot, too. |
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| Tender boat or row boat back to the ship? I believe I'll use the tender boat. |
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| I've generally found that I can use US money or a credit card wherever I go, but today I had to get $20 worth of Chilean Pesos to purchase anything on the island. Admission to the national park area was the equivalent of $8 US (5000 pesos). I loaned another guest enough money for mailing post cards while on the island. Here's my change (4000 pesos) from the today that I'll use in another Chilean port. |
