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Sights to See: Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile

PUERTO NATALES   This small town is beautifully situated against a backdrop of mountains. 



●Channel of Last Hope (Ultima Esperanza) or Last Hope Sound  An excursion through this picturesque sound offers a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.  It is gorgeous at sunset.  Tours visit Eberhard Fjord, the mountain channel, and the Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers.  On my tour, as we sailed home we drank pisco over glacier ice. 


●"Giant hand" sculpture  Don’t miss this unusual photo op found along the waterfront. 





●Historical Museum of Puerto Natales  285 Bulnes St..  Some of the artifacts displayed here date back 12,000 years.  You’ll also see cultural displays of the Aónikenk and Kaweshkar aborigine peoples. 



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bottom image depicts Serrano glacier

Travel Articles: Tea for Two, London, England

3 SPOT-ON TEAS FOR 2 IN LONDON'S HYDE PARK AREA
So many tea rooms, so little time (and so few dollars)
Tea is the new wine.  It's almost as complex, and after visiting a few of London's top tea rooms you will start to detect nuances.

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Great Sleeps: Hotel Cabo de Hornos, Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile

Hotel Cabo de Hornos  Plaza Muñoz Gamero 1025, city center, (56-61) 2715000.  110 rooms.  13 $100-$195/2.  Sauna.  Includes breakfast.  The lobby’s floors and walls are paved with tile—mimicking the interior of a cave.  My room here overlooked the tree-filled town square, and I liked the shiny beige marble bathroom with tub-shower but—as in Europe--no washcloths.  The vibrant bar is the place to go for a pisco, and the well-priced restaurant is inviting in its large, high-ceilinged space. 



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Things to Do: Pacific Crest Trail, West Coast, U.S.A.--take 2

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Been wondering about this guy who is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail? He just entered Oregon!  He's worn out several pairs of hiking boots so far.  Follow him on his gigantic adventure at Pacman Hikes the 2013 Pacific Crest Trail blog.  I signed up for e-mail delivery of his blog, and it makes me smile every time I get one.  I take a break and read it, and it's not just because he is my nephew! 

Sights to See: Penguin Colonies near Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile

Penguin Colonies near Punta Arenas
●at Seno Otway  43 mi. NE.  This colony of Magellan Penguins (also know as Jackass penguins) has approximately 3,000 members.  Reached via dirt roads, it is accessible only from September to March, and is best November through February. 

●at Isla Magdalena  20 mi. NW.  The Magellan Penguins here are more timid, but there are more than 120,000 of them.  Reached via ferry, it is a pleasant half-day afternoon excursion. 



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Travel Articles: Santa Clarita, California

SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA Cowboy Festival

Whether or not you were raised on cowboys like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, you’ve probably heard of them.  What you might not realize is that these rough, tough, gun-totin’ guys loved to sing in the saddle.  It’s an old cowboy tradition, as is spouting straight-shooting, and sometimes downright silly, poetry.

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Sights to See: Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile

PUNTA ARENAS is situated picturesquely at the western edge of Patagonia, across the Strait of Magellan from Tierra del Fuego.  The southernmost city in South American, it was named "Punta Arenosa" (Sandy Point) by J. Byron who discovered it in the 17th century.  It was settled as a penal colony in 1848, then attracted immigrants and became one of South America’s most prosperous cities.  That changed when the Panama Canal was built in 1914.  The weather is unpredictable, and I’ve heard people say you can experience four seasons in one day.  Residents counteract the long grey winters by painting their roofs and houses in bright colors.  It is a popular departure port for Antarctic expeditions. Pack hiking shoes and a windbreaker jacket to wear over layered clothing.  It can get chilly in Chile. 



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Travel Articles: Bermuda

BERMUDA:  Something for Everyone in Island Paradise

Looking for a good night's sleep?  Instead of buying that new mattress you've been thinking about, perhaps you should instead sock the money into a vacation at the deluxe Cambridge Beaches resort in Bermuda.  You'll fall asleep to the song of singing frogs, awaken to a cheery call of "Room service," then dine on your balcony to the sounds of the sea lapping below while you stare out at the blue, blue sea.  Perhaps if you stay here long enough, you might be able to develop a healthy sleep habit that translates to your bed at home. Read more. . .



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Things to Do: Kier Design & Gift Garden Antiques, Pacific Palisades, California

Kier Design  15260 Antioch St., (310) 459-0980.  This tiny shop is stuffed with a mixture of home decorating accents and antiques that lean to the beachy.  Everything from a dinner plate-sized dried starfish to a silver candelabra.





Gift Garden Antiques  15266 Antioch St., (310) 459-4114.  M-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5.  Next door, this shop has a browse-worthy collection of silver, china, and crystal. 



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Things to Do: Number One Beauty Center, Santa Monica, California

Number One Beauty Center  1426 Montana Ave. #3, (310) 656-2455.  My hands-down favorite beauty shop anywhere, this small store is stocked with everything to make you look gorgeous.  They seem to carry it all, from a variety of shower caps to the most luxurious body creams, and items in between such as wide-tooth combs, hair clips, and nail polish.  You name it, they usually have it, plus the clerks are knowledgeable and helpful.  And the stars shop here--keep your eyes peeled!



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