omegaet, my family spent two weeks in Chile and Argentina in southern Patagonia celebrating a fabulous adventure.  I had my entire family read your blog and look at the excellent photographs you have presented. 

Since we stayed at the Explora Lodge as well, your comments brought back many fond memories of our family journey.  We all agree with your thoughts regarding anyone who might have an interest in seeing this part of the world, should certainly consider doing so as soon as possible. 

By the way, we also cruised the inside passage but were aboard the sister ship of the Mare Austrials.  The cruise proved to be a little more adventure than we had planned, since we encountered a couple of days of very strong winds and rough water, causing us to miss two scheduled landings.