Travelling from Punto Arenas by bus this morning, we have arrived in Puerto Natales. The last four or five days have been a struggle with both of us coming down with colds. That was probably part of the reason for us both finding Punto Arenas quiet and dreary, although at this time of the year (late winter) we discovered that most of the advertised attractions are still closed. Our trip back across the Straits of Magellan on to the mainland had a highlight though with a beautiful but brief view of a few Commerson´s Dolphins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commerson's_Dolphin) swimming with ease and speed through the bow waves of the ferry. Puerto Natales is much smaller than Punto Arenas but more touristy due to the nearby hiking and climbing mecca of Torres del Paine. We hope to be 100% fit agin in a day or two, to get into the area for some trekking.