February 14, 2016 at the Pio XI Glacier – Pictures of the glagier one of the very few that is growing in size in the world. A gorgeous day amazing sight and some added entertainment – The rescue boat ran aground and a life boat had to go and rescue the rescue boat!

The bay approaching the Glacier

We are finally at the Pio XI Glacier



View from the Cabin


For comparison purposes, see the small Sail Boats near the face of the Glacier


The Glacier face up close




A Rainbow appears – very changeable weather during the 4 hours we spent at the Glacier

Glaciers on adjoining mountains

The rescue boat goes out with photographers

The Life Boat has to go out and rescue the rescue boat!!!



All of us observing the rescue operation.



Another rainbow appears

A Chuck of ice broke off from the glacier and resembles a foot!


Time to depart up the bay and on to Santiago, but one final look

