Not all who wander are lost
After returning to the ship early after camping, we were ready for a lower key day of whale watching and resting. We started off with a nap, opting to skip breakfast. The first planned excursion time came sooner than we wanted. CJ decided to sleep and skip it, but I got up. The actual landing…
Tonight (Feb 10, 2022) we would be camp in Antarctica, testing our metal on the frozen continent, but of course with the comfort of exceptional gear and guidance. We thoroughly bundled up in anticipation of the sun going down for a bit of the evening, and on us not moving as much as we did…
Ladies and Gentoo-men! The morning dawned with heavy fog shrouding the landscape, but it quickly burned off as the sun rose on a glorious and sunny day. Here was the itinerary for the day: We were docked in Orne Harbor and from the ship we could see a winding path that climbed high up a…
We navigated the narrow and treacherous Lemaire Channel in the Antarctic Peninsula, not once but twice – at dusk and in daylight. The Lemaire Channel was our favorite part of our Antarctic expedition, and holds a magical place in our hearts alongside an unforgettable experience. During dinner we were notified that we would be taking…
We reached the white continent, the last of our 7, Antarctica at last as we shared a moment of land ho! And oh what a land it is! There is grandness in the size and scale of Antarctica, but also in the simplicity. Water, snow, ice, and rock. Four elements that create endless variety and…
This blog encapsulates our first days on our expedition to Antarctica, as started crossing the Drake with Hurtigruten on Feb 5, 6, and 7, 2022. At a brief bit in the night our cabin started rocking a bit, but otherwise the first night was smooth sailing. We both slept through breakfast, but awoke around 930AM…
