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…
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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…
A Top Notch Trip to the Bottom of the World
Greetings friends! I had intended to post long before now, but stuff happened. Holiday stuff, family stuff, Covid stuff- at one point over the holidays the covidians outnumbered the caretakers 3-2. It was not the holiday any of us wished for, but I am grateful those stricken are recovering and that we have five bedrooms…
We were supposed to go to Antarctica
It was the second try, I don’t need to tell you what happened in 2020. We were anxiously watching the ups and downs of the Antarctic cruise season: this sailing going, that one cancelled at the very last minute, another moving ahead but hampered by onboard cases and staff quarantines. Despite all that, things were…
Explorer Barb 