The final part of our cruise brought us back to Punta Arenas, before breakfast we had a chance to visit the vast Magellanic Penguin colony at Magdalena Island just North of Punta Arenas.
Aguila Glacier to Magdalena Island to Punta Arenas
Very much like Punto Tombo in Argentina there were Penguins as far as the eye could see, being an island it was a lot quieter than Punta Tombo but quite a bit colder due to the wind.
Perhaps because its quieter here there were some nesting but very noisy seagulls. We saw a couple of neighborly disputes between the gulls and penguins, one incident looked like there were 3 penguins trying to pull a seagull apart, pulling its wings and tails in opposite directions. You will be pleased to know that the gull eventually got away launching a volley of what must have been abuse back at the penguins. A scene worthy of a Jerry Springer show.
Penguins taking to the sea for their breakfast
Now kids after me "Mine Mine Mine Mine Mine Mine Mine"
Just before lunch we arrived at Punta Arenas from where we fly North to Balmaceda this Saturday, at least this time the shops and cafe´s were open in the town.
Highlights: Magdalena Island
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