Itinerary Cross the Antarctic Converge Spend some time on the Bridge See Shag Rock Get closer to South Georgia! We are in some cold waters (the coldest actually) and the air temperature is matching it. Everything is just above freezing and we’ve got one very nice breeze kicking right now! The boat has become a…
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My Reflections on the Blue Desert
Life at sea is easy when you’re traveling aboard the National Geographic Endeavour. Smiling faces, plenty of refreshments, and tons of space create an atmosphere more like a Hyatt resort. When spending time in the lounge, the library, the galley, or even sometimes on deck it is easy to forget you’re in one of the…
3 days to go – time to start packing
It is time for my least favorite part of the trip – packing all my junk. I’ve already cut a lot out, and I’m still scratching my head on how I’m going to fit this mess in 2 bags. I think i’ve got everything covered on what I was told to bring, and I added…
One week to go! Clean things up while I’m gone everyone.
I’m only 7 days away from hopping on a plane for the trip of a lifetime. At this point, I’m very ready to go. There are only a few minor things left to do: Haircut Buy a battery charger Format External Hard Drives Make guide for people to follow if something goes wrong at work…
Albatrosses of the Antarctic Converge
These are some of the largest birds on the planet and the Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan in the world: almost 12 feet on a body that is almost 4.5 feet in length! The smaller of the Antarctic albatross, the Light-Mantled Sooty Albatross, has a wingspan over 7 feet! Albatross are giants whose true…
Seals of the Anarctic Converge
Fur Seal ength: 6.5 feet | Weight: 200-250lbs Representing one of the greatest come backs in over-hunting by man, the Fur Seal is now a highly populated species of the antarctic converge. Males are extremely territorial during the breeding period to protect their harem. They are faster than a human on land and I have…
A South Georgia Gallery by Don Paulson
A recent commentor brought this gallery to my attention. The photography is by Don Paulson, and I think he has some fantastic shots! On top of that, he has some depictions of what to expect and see there. I’m highlighting those here. If you want to see Mr. Paulson’s complete gallery CLICK HERE. Don –…
Links, Books, Videos for traveling to Antarctica
Places to shop Lindblad to go on an Expedition NewEgg for Laptop Gear B&H for Photography Gear The North Face for clothing and gear Amazon for books and DVD’s Online Articles Luminous Landscapes attacks Antarctica in 2007 – photography trip worth reading Cool Antarctica forums – people who live, travel, and work there flikr account…
What to pack for Antarctica, South Georgia, & the Falklands
When traveling with a travel company they always provide a “What to Pack” list. In my case, it can be accessed here in PDF format. Because I had so much time (a year and half from booking to boarding) I had a lot of time to research things. I could be wrong in some of…
Chile, Falklands, and South Gorgia Itenerary
Borrowed from Linblad DAY 1 — U.S./Santiago, Chile Depart Miami on an overnight flight to Santiago. DAY 2 — Santiago With the soaring Andes as a backdrop, Santiago makes a welcoming first impression on arrival — as does our hotel, the Grand Hyatt Santiago, located in a gracious residential neighborhood. The morning is free. After…