52 40.922 S, 073 46.211 W, Puerto Profundo
We are now anchored at Puerto Profundo. Profundo means deep or profound in Spanish. Not sure why this is the name of the anchorage but it will be our last stop before crossing the Straits of Magellan, which I suppose is a bit deep or profound. It will certainly be a milestone. We have traveled a little over 1000 miles since leaving Puerto Montt on Dec. 3.
In some of the anchorages we have seen some gray colored ducks with bright orange bills and yellow feet. They are called Steamer ducks. They are flightless and move their wings like paddles slapping the water to move away. We first thought they were lazy and did not want to fly but now we know that they don't fly at all. Something new.
As always we will check the gribs. There is a manned lighthouse nearby and we may call them on the VHF and ask for a weather report as well, and conditions in the strait.
Cheers, the adventure continues....
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