You look at the itinerary, and you see three sea days in a row; you need not fear that you will waste away from boredom. If the weather cooperates you could plop yourself in a lounge chair on deck; this ship has several pools, hot tubs and a sun terrace. Waiters will bring food and…
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7th Continent
It’s been awhile fellow explorers, but Explorer Barb is back on the road (or really the air and the seas). This time we have made our way down under where it is summer, the people are friendly and have lovely accents. After a long, long time on planes we landed in Sydney where we had…
Alaska is Cool
Alaska is cool. Except when it’s cold, frigid, or during our visit to Denali National Park where it was hot enough to feel the permafrost melting. Low 80’s didn’t seem hot to folks from Phoenix, where it was then 120, but that’s about as warm as it gets. Climate change and melting permafrost have had…
Blackberry Farm
Yes, finally something new. Explorer Barb has not been doing much exploreing. At least not geographically. After writing about visiting Antarctica on a French ship, a post on local attractions did not seem very exciting. Or I have just been lazy. You pick. Anyway… Blackberry Farm, 4,200 acres of sheer bliss, adjoining the Great Smoky…
The White Continent- Finally
Yes, I know this series is supposed to be the tale of a visit to Antarctica and you have been wondering if we were ever going to get there. Spoiler alert, yes, we do. Though having been surprised/awestruck by so much along the way, one might wonder if the reality could live up to the…
South Georgia Island
When asked to name the highlight of the trip to Antarctica, one of the most common answers among fellow travelers is South Georgia Island. Interesting you say, considering that this 102 by 22-mile island lies over 1,700 miles from Antarctica. One of the remotest places on earth, with harsh weather and challenging mountainous terrain, half…
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