Our LAN A320 heads south to Punta Arenas, Chile, following the Andes.  The views from both sides of the plane are magnificent – soaring snow-capped mountains, & glaciers slowly making their way towards lakes strewn with little white dots, that are probably very big icebergs.  During the 3 hour flight, we’re offered tea, coffee, juice or plain water and a snack box of 3 assorted bikkies.  Sadly we're offered the same options for the 1½ hour flight to Stanley, & with no food available at Punta Arenas during our stopover, we are all mightily hungry by the time we land in Stanley at 3pm!

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It’s a long 48 hour journey to Santiago, Chile via LA & Dallas, Texas.   I finished packing at about 11pm last night – a good feeling, and even better having finalised a Tender application – not sure how it will go, but feel that I’ve provided the information and evidence that they need to make a positive decision.  Will know next year!  I’ve finally relaxed, and just hope that all the connections will be good, and that my one piece of checked luggage will make it all the way through to Santiago. Despite a weather delay into Sydney, the LA bound United 747, left on time.  A glass of French bubbles and some airline food, and I’m soon settling back to watch “Up.” 

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