Any exploration travel requires a few “experts”. Folk who can point out and explain the importance or purpose of the […]
Archive for ‘Antarctica’
The Colors of Life
The immense size of Antarctica is overwhelming. The ice structures tower over you and their clear and intense colors can […]
Sharing the Wonder
The Island Sky passengers and Expedition Crew- January, 2018. Photo courtesy of Zegrahm Expeditions When you are feeling insignificant. When […]
Smithsonian Syndrome
When I was much younger, my parents took our family to Washington, D.C. On two separate occasions we went to […]
On to the Antarctic Circle
Some days Mother Nature is contrary. On any given day the Antarctic Ocean is contrary and difficult. We were on […]
I DID SEE IT!!!
Photo by Jim Wilson. I DID SEE IT! I DID! I DID! A lone King Penguin at Vernadsky Station. Sitting […]
Wordie House and Verdansky Station
January 27, 2018 (I think). Credit of this photo goes to Bruce Hampton. Our first zodiac landing and, half-way through, […]
The Crossing
The Crossing is a right of passage. It is the E-ticket you purchase to enter the waters of Antarctica. It […]
Ushuaia, Part 2
What to do with 75+ people when they have to leave their hotel by noon and the boat they are […]
PROLOGUE
There is vastness. A feeling that you don’t belong here but that you are allowed to visit. If […]
