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Trip: Patagonia/Antarctica

There are [13] stories from my trip: Patagonia/Antarctica


Gallery: Antarctica

ANTARCTICA | Saturday, 1 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Patagonia

ARGENTINA | Sunday, 10 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Swimming in Antarctica

ANTARCTICA | Saturday, 2 Feb 2008 | Views [726]

     We sail through Neptune´s Bellows..the inlet leading to Desolation Island...a collapsed volcanic cone (it last erupted in 1969) that is a natural harbor.  Excitement fills the air at lunch as we anticipate our swim in the Antarctic waters!  We grab ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine


Terra Firma

ANTARCTICA | Saturday, 2 Feb 2008 | Views [802]

Enchanting.  Cold.  Amazing.  Rainy.  Pure.  Snowy.  Windy.  Incredible.  Just wanted to let you all know that the rocking and rolling on the Drake Passage is over and I´m back in Patagonia.  Antarctica is amazing and I´ll be adding pieces of my journal ... Read more >

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Excitement!

ANTARCTICA | Friday, 11 Jan 2008 | Views [690] | Comments [2]

     Excitement has now edged out anxiety as I have just met many of the people on my boat.  I am rooming with two women from Spain (I think I am destined to improve my Spanish on this trip), a woman from France, and a woman from Holland.  We are in ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline


One of My Favorites

ANTARCTICA | Friday, 11 Jan 2008 | Views [560]

For scientific discoveries, give me Scott.  For speed and efficiency, give me Amundson.  But when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton!  I´m VERY excited this morning and hope for Scott and Amundson!

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Al Fin del Mundo

ARGENTINA | Thursday, 10 Jan 2008 | Views [622]

Ushuaia.  What is known by many as the end of the world.  I have spent 6 days here.  I don´t need to grab my jacket at night because night comes at midnight.  Lupine in many colors bloom wild; what an amazing gift in this chilly place!  Sharp, dark mountains ... Read more >

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Thanks!

ANTARCTICA | Thursday, 10 Jan 2008 | Views [577] | Comments [1]

I recently shared some of my feelings about my Antarctic voyage with some of you.  I TOTALLY appreciate your feedback...advice about everything from being sure I tie in, to doing everything the Captain says, to facts like ¨the Loch Ness Monster has been ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline


Anticipation

ANTARCTICA | Thursday, 10 Jan 2008 | Views [628] | Comments [1]

I wiggle with excitement as I read about and anticipate my Antarctic journey.  I´m so looking forward to every aspect of this experience.  When I read the logbook, it makes it SO real!   I saw the ship in the harbor for the first time last night.  It ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


Gallery: Argentina

ARGENTINA | Thursday, 10 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Guilty Pleasures

ARGENTINA | Friday, 4 Jan 2008 | Views [503] | Comments [1]

Ok, I admit it......I absolutely LOVED the steak I had tonight!  It didn´t taste like tofu, it didn´t have the texture of tofu, and it didn´t look anything LIKE tofu, but it was delicious.  It actually almost reminded me of gelato......melt in your mouth ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating


How to Prepare for BRRRRRR!

ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Views [614] | Comments [1]

     As I work on my final preparations for my South American/Antarctic journey, I ask myself...."How do you prepare for this unknown....this cold....this desolation....this adventure"?  Well, keeping my house at the mild temp of 52 degrees ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase


Preparation

ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Views [495] | Comments [2]

Hi Friends- I'm getting ready to venture out for another phase of my year.  What a great ride it has been so far!  My next phase will begin on January 1 and will take me to tango lessons in Buenos Aires, then on to Ushuaia (the southernmost city in ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures