150
nautical miles south of Puerto Chacabuco lies Laguna San Rafael
National Park Southern Andes , Mount St
Valentin at 13,310 feet from where 19 glaciers (!!!) were born, the Mount San
Valentin Glacier being the most famous.
As
we entered the Lagoon we could see large blocks of ice afloat that were calved
off from the almighty giant, often with thunderous roars as they crashed into
the lagoon, we were told. Our sightseeing catamaran came very close but never
too close as the ferocity of the crash can create currents. The most amazing yet
was what I call the 'Pelican Blue' like the ink in fountain pens we grew up
with ... that beautiful hue is unmistaken. For some reason glaciers can absorb
all colors except blue and voila.
If
I were to nominate the best excursion on this cruise ... this will be it,
without question a truly unforgettable sight.
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