Tag: Antarctica
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Falkland Islands
Read more: Falkland IslandsReturning to the Falklands, we hike across West Point Island to see penguins and learn some history in the capital, Stanley
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A23a and South Georgia
Read more: A23a and South GeorgiaLeaving South Georgia, we sailed near A23a – the largest iceberg in the world. Thoughts on South Georgia during the Falklands war.
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Grytviken
Read more: GrytvikenVisiting the former whaling station at Grytviken, South Georgia – a location forever associated with Ernest Shackleton.
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Royal Bay / Godthul
Read more: Royal Bay / GodthulHarsh katabatic winds welcome us to the island of South Georgia. After relocating to Godthul, we explore the bay by kayak and enjoy the local wildlife.
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Mikkelsen Harbour
Read more: Mikkelsen HarbourD’Hainaut Island, our final Antarctic stop. We survey the remains of an old whaling boat while a Weddell seal snores nearby.
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Danco Island
Read more: Danco IslandSurrounded by penguins on land and whales at sea during a stop at Danco Island, Antarctica, named after a member of the Belgica Expedition.
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Lemaire Channel
Read more: Lemaire ChannelThoughts on ice and icebergs, given that an abundance of the frozen stuff prevents our passage through the Lemaire Channel in Antarctica.
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Damoy Point and Port Lockroy
Read more: Damoy Point and Port LockroyVisiting the time capsule of Damoy Hut and learning about living in Antarctica from the team at Port Lockroy.
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On the Antarctic Peninsula
Read more: On the Antarctic PeninsulaA bay full of humpback whales welcome us as we set foot on the continent of Antarctica on the Antarctic peninsula.
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Fort Point
Read more: Fort PointAn uneventful crossing of the Drake Passage brings us to Fort Point in the South Shetlands and our first glimpse of Antarctic wildlife.