Antarctica - Great Antarctic Explorers
So few voyages, so little time!
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We had a call last night from someone on the waiting list to participate in our Epic Antarctica voyage this winter. She was so far down the list, she despaired of getting aboard.
Ross Sea Centennial Voyage - Your Last Chance
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From time to time we report on the availability of cabins aboard End of an Era voyages. Our penultimate voyage - big word for a big ship - is our Ross Sea Centennial Voyage. There are only a few cabins left.
Adventure is in the Details
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Made it!I locked my suitcases about 15 minutes ago. There is only my hand luggage remaining.
Local Conditions - Ushuaia
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Rainbow, Beagle ChannelJust checked the time and weather in Ushuaia, as today is the final day for packing and I want to set out my travelling attire. Ushuaia is 2 hours ahead of New York.
Packing and repacking and repacking...
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Pack half what you think you need.Men aren't going to understand this...except perhaps documentarians that travel with ditty bags large enough to be used as body bags. I've been packing for 3 weeks.
The Rule of 4
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St. Andrew's Bay, South GeorgiaMy theory: You cannot claim to have thoroughly visited Antarctica unless you've been at least four times.
Full Moon and Twilight
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Lyubov Orlova in AntarcticaIsn't that a magnificent view? Towering, snow covered mountains, with clouds swirling above the water.
My Tourist Dollar and the GDP.
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Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)The last port of call for me will be Stanley, the capital of the Falklan
Eerie Week or Mere Coincidence?
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An Exclusive GroupIt has been an eerie week. Appropriate for Hallowe'en I suppose. You be the judge - has my life been mere coincidence?
Sunday night I was channel surfing.
Deviations are possible and likely!
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When I was in Antarctica last, our Expedition Leader, Olle Carlsson told the story of Otto Nordenskjold and the Swedish South Polar Expedition (1901-1904).