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Article: Journey to the end of the earth
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- Scotland on Sunday
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- August 30, 2009
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A cruise around stormy Cape Horn is no picnic, but it does offer
glaciers, penguins and a thoroughly unforgettable experience
THE voyage through the breathtaking wilderness of Cape Horn is
billed as a journey to "the uttermost part of the world". And in the
cold Chilean town of Punta Arenas, with its skeletal trees and dogs
asleep by the side of the road, it really feels as though you are
about to set sail off the edge of the planet.
What actually lies in store is a beauty so bold, striking and
otherworldly it has to be seen to be believed. While many holidays
have their natural rivals - competing beaches, cultural centres or
adventure holiday breaks - it is hard to imagine an experience ...