Svalbard
Svalbard, Day 11
By Blog.Admin
July 15, 2009
Alas, our final day. During breakfast, our luggage is whisked away to the airport, or hotels for those staying on in Longyearbyen, and we take our final Zodiac ride to the pier.
There are sad farewells to our Expedition Team and fellow travelers, now good friends, with promises to stay in touch and exchange photos. We head off in different directions, somewhat tired but still elated, ready for our next adventure.
Kristina Smith
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Svalbard, Day 10
By Blog.Admin
July 14, 2009
We’re up early for a special landing at Poolepynten, on Prins Karls Forlund, an island named after Charles I, King of Britain and Ireland back in 1625. Our timing is spot on as there is a herd of walrus hauled out here, lying on and around each other. They are graceful in water but clumsy on land - no wonder, as these massive mammals can weigh up to 3,330 pounds!
What Phil Wickens Likes About His Job
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Sharing with guests those aspects of wilderness and polar travel that I love, and seeing them marvel at what it has to offer.
Svalbard, Day 8
By Blog.Admin
July 12, 2009
Wet, Wild & Windy!
The sky is ominous as we enter Hornsund, the most southerly fjord in Svalbard. Named by an English whaler, it’s home to spectacular scenery, with the calving fronts of eight glaciers entering its waters.
Our plan is to land at Isbjornhanna, but it’s very windy, and the sea is rough.
Kristina Smith aboard Vavilov
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