Out and About with Diane

April 9, 2026: Pia XI glacier

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Lots of rain today, visiting the largest glacier in southern Patagonia and Patagonia Plunge. Guests can jump into the water from the landing platform to experience the Patagonia glacial water. There is a belt/harness that is belted on so you can’t float away. I participated.

Pia XI
The dirt is inside the ice and not on the surface. It’s very, very slippery
amazing blue ice
Amazing blue ice
flat sheet of ice that can hardly be seen
the glacier extends past the taller vertical part
Riding on the zodiac thru the ice- the zodiacs are very strong since the ice doesn’t puncture them
The ice is moving up and down from the ocean swells
splash of a calving- it’s much more impressive if you can catch it on video
sunlight illuminating the glacier as we are leaving
sun coming out just as we are arriving
view of the glacier from our balcony as we are leaving
Ice from the glacier as bar decoration
going thru a narrow channel