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Antarctica, Day 11: 1-30-22 Terra Australis
8 am weather balloon launch, on the 7th deck. We were allowed to go beyond the “Do Not Enter” sign to the helipad area where a biologist and a glaciologist—now meteorologist— were launching the second weather balloon. This is part of a global warming study that ships are asked to take part in. It’s a…
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Antarctica, Day 10: 1-29-22 The White Continent, Saturday
We started early with a Zodiac landing on a little island called Cuverville, named after a Belgian admiral (who might be an ancestor of my cousins with a variation of the same name!) It was a small island with lots of rock outcropping, the rest covered in snow, of course. It was only 7:40 am…
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Antarctica, Day 9: 1-28-22 The Last Continent
This might have been the best day of our whole trip. We saw an “iceberg bay” from our morning window with steep snow-covered cliffs all around. It was cozy with lots to look at. On our Zodiac ride into Hidden Bay, we saw a Weddell seal, two leopard seals (both sunning on small icebergs), Pintado…
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Antarctica, Day 8: 1-27-22 The 7th Continent, Damoy Point
This was the day that we’ve been looking forward to, our first steps on Antarctica. So much of this experience is other-worldly. We feel like we’re on Mars—the stark beauty and inhospitable climate. Or, in the Himalayas— the cold and rugged terrain that we struggle to climb through. In fact, it’s much easier than I…
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Antarctica, Day 7: 1-27-22 The Ice-Covered Continent
This morning, we glided slowly across the passage under overcast skies. As I was listening to a talk about the science of the day, I could see John through the great stern windows looking out with binoculars and a camera. Then I received a text from him that there were whales and “Land Ho!” I…
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Antarctica, Day 6: 1-26-22 The Driest Dessert, The Islands Appear
Yesterday was non-stop. Even though we’d been at sea all day, we did not rest (much). We started with another PCR spit test. (Left the vials for pickup.) Then we had a schedule. We needed to attend an IAATO mandatory meeting for everyone who wants to go ashore anywhere. Here we were presented with the…
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Patti Brugman is a thoughtful traveler who seeks out experiences that her armchair readers would like to share. Patti and her husband, John, like adventure and golf. Golf takes them to Scotland almost every year and to gorgeous courses that are off the tourist track. If you’re a golfer, you’ll be able to create your own dream trip from the detailed descriptions and maps that Patti provides. Additionally, Patti and John have travelled to Egypt, Antarctica, France, Great Britain, and domestic destinations. Please join in travel fun through Patti’s stories and photos.
You’ll read about watching lost luggage, armed with an air tag, travel all over Edinburgh before finally trundling down the country road of the farmhouse where she was staying. Or, another bag that took two days to arrive in Cairo. You’ll read about tasting haggis and see Patti’s expressive reaction to other less palatable concoctions. And you’ll marvel at the how close up views of penguins in Antarctica and how high the snow-covered trails took them. In Egypt, you’ll learn about the secret language of Ancient Egyptian and why structures that are more than 5,000 old are still strong and colorful.
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