AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010 | Views [1815] | Comments [4]
It’s been a month since my return from Antarctica and Argentina. I’ve just finished writing my blog entries, which was a much more difficult process than I had anticipated. There was a few distinct rough patches on my journey, and writing them down ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Thursday, 15 Apr 2010 | Views [1231]
After many farewells in the morning, it
finally came time to disembark. I haven’t had the time to reflect yet on what an
exhilarating journey it’s been, but I’m missing Antarctica already. I’ve met
some amazing people on ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Thursday, 15 Apr 2010 | Views [1288]
10am. Still bed bound and incapacitated. I
want to go home, and I might swim to get there.
4pm. Entered the Beagle Channel, finally! I
can feel my sanity returning.
8pm. The MS Expedition docks ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Thursday, 15 Apr 2010 | Views [1287]
I tried to prepare for our entry into the Drake last
night but it turned out to be futile. I had hoped that I would find my sea legs
like many of the other passengers, but entering the Drake a second time wasn’t
any easier.... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Thursday, 15 Apr 2010 | Views [1294]
Today has been by far the toughest day yet, both physically
and mentally.
Jason and I woke at 5am in anticipation for a 5:30am
landing, but when we sailed up to Bailey Head, the pounding surf was too strong
for the zodiacs to land safely.... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Thursday, 15 Apr 2010 | Views [1188]
We had scheduled to land in the morning at a former
British station at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, but the wind was too strong
to take the zodiacs out. Ron, our ship historian, taught me that if the wind is
skimming ... Read more >
ANTARCTICA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1350]
I had a shot of homemade Ukrainian vodka today and it
burned!
Our first landing destination was Vernadski Station on
Galindez Island, part of the Argentine Islands. Vernadski was originally built
by the British, and sold to the Ukranians ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1227]
After such an action packed day yesterday, I slept
like a log and woke refreshed and energised for another big day of landings.
Jason had given a slideshow presentation last night,
at the request of our expedition ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1243]
What an exciting day!
Our ship crossed the Antarctic circle sometime after
midnight last night, and we entered the sheltered waters of Crystal Sound. How
wonderful to feel healthy again! I rediscovered my appetite ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1073]
The days of sea travel are starting to blend together,
probably because I’ve spent most of my time either in sleep or in a nauseated
stupor. My poor stomach’s calmed down today, which means I can eat a little,
but I’m still ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1220]
Another night of rough seas, but thank goodness it calmed
down a bit around noon. I only threw up twice this morning, yippee! By 2pm I
was actually starting to feel hungry. All the motion sickness medication has left
my ... Read more >
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ANTARCTICA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1415]
Noon. I’ve been throwing up once every hour since 9am.
Feeling absolutely miserable.
We entered the Drake Passage at midnight last night. I
thought I would be able to sleep through the crossing, but boy was I wrong.... Read more >
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ARGENTINA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1300]
Ushuaia is situated at the southernmost tip of Argentine
Patagonia. Originally and still serving as a port city, it sits at the foot of
snow-capped mountains and overlooks the cold silvery waters of the Beagle
Channel.
We started early this ... Read more >
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ARGENTINA | Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010 | Views [1542]
My first impression of Jason was – ‘Wow, he’s a lot bigger
than I thought he was.’ Not big as in tall or heavy, but solidly built, like a
bear.
I arrived at Buenos Aires’ Jorge Newbery airport an hour
before our scheduled ... Read more >
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