Christmas in Antarctica.
Making Merry with Penguins.
Come along with me as I travel to the Last Continent this Christmas. I’ll board a Viking Cruise Ship intentionally commissioned to cross the dangerous Drake Passage and cruise the icebergs of Antarctica in search of penguins, seals, and whales.
Posts from Antarctica
Day 14. Homeward bound, part two.
Join me as I continue homeward bound for another story from Antarctica.
Keep readingDay 13. Homeward bound, part one.
While I’m flying home, I still have a story or two to share. And maybe some more cute penguins.
Keep readingDay 5. Antarctica’s Laurel & Hardy.
Join me whale watching today and of course those slapstick penguins.
Keep readingDay 3. Arriving in Antarctica.
On December 21, 2023, aboard the Viking Expedition Ship “Octantis,” the author and Larry Buerk arrived in Antarctica, with Larry capturing stunning photos and the author enjoying ship amenities and activities. Larry also embarked on an expedition to photograph penguins in Fournier Bay. The couple ended the day playing Scrabble and drinking Port as the…
Keep readingDay 2. The Drake Passage.
The post describes a challenging journey across the treacherous Drake Passage and preparations for the Antarctica expedition while facing sea sickness.
Keep readingDay 1. Boarding Viking Octantis.
The journey began in Buenos Aires, then continued to the southernmost city, Ushuaia, before boarding Viking’s Expedition ship, Octantis, for an Antarctic adventure. The ship provided upscale accommodations and thrilling experiences.
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