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February 2020
In 1520 Ferdinand Magellan on his ship the Nao Victoria found this interoceanic passage
This outdoor museum with a replica of his ship is located on the strait that bears his name

 
That's Joe waving
   
Charles Darwin also sailed these waters aboard the HMS Beagle
Magellan actually named this strait "of all the saints"
The Plaza de Armas in the town center has natural beauty and a Magellan statue
A tourist is about to kiss the foot of a native which legend says will ensure his return
A very old clock
The Cathedral has a unique mural
above the altar

Christ is shown between the Andes Mountains
A memorial onshore
Now we continue to sail south to Cape Horn