We explored alone and used independent transport. In this case a train. It was the fastest and cheapest option.The arranged shore excursions are far too expensive and don't cover enough ground in the short time available. La Coruna and Compostela were excellent.

Two wonderful days. Independent travel and explored alone. The best way.

Not nearly enough time in this beautiful city but what time we had was well spent.

Our stop in this interesting, charming and evocative city was even shorter than usual - really a matter of hours. Not nearly enough time.

The Falkland Islands are cold, sodden, flat and the only reason we went there was because of our involvement in the war there. By the time the tenders were launched we had barely a few hours to explore the town on a sunny, blustery day but, frankly, that was enough time. Personally I'd rather have spent two days in Montevideo and left the Falklands out! We were independent travellers as always.

Due to bad weather and a damaged jetty we were unable to land here. So we never saw it! But it marks the beginning of the Chilean Fjords and Magellan Straits, into the Beagle Channel and this was absolutely brilliant. Very beautiful and in daylight so we could see everything.

Ushuaia, the so-called capital of the Malvinas, is a dump. Its basically a jump off point for Antarctica and other excursions and its main charm is its landscape which in this instance was shrouded in cold rain and clouds. We did not dally!

Madeira was wonderful. Its accessible, easy to get around and very attractive. Once again our time was limited.