Can you tell Hannah Point was my absolute favorite? Hanna Point was our last stop – our 11th adventure and where we found most of our favorite animals, all together in one spot. Add to that another perfect weather day and my personal introdu…
A few fun photos of various things along the way.
I am taking advantage of the fast internet. Downloading pictures can take forever…Lions in Zihuatanejo Mexico. I felt so sorry for these beautiful animals cooped up in their hot cages. Tom and Susanne out for a delicious dinner with a view.Barra…
Antarctica – Deception Island, a Volcanic Cauldron
Deception Island is one of the safest harbors in Antarctica. The island is the caldera of an active volcano, which caused serious damage to the local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969. The Island previously was the home to a whaling station and is n…
Antarctica – Vernadsky Station
Vernadsky Station is the Ukrainian research base located on Galindez Island. The base was originally set up by the British in 1947. The main hut was built on the sight of an earlier expedition hut that was named after Sir James…
Antarctica – Deception Island, a Volcanic Cauldron
Deception Island is one of the safest harbors in Antarctica. The island is the caldera of an active volcano, which caused serious damage to the local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969. The Island previously was the home to a whaling station and is n…
Antarctica – Vernadsky Station
Vernadsky Station is the Ukrainian research base located on Galindez Island. The base was originally set up by the British in 1947. The main hut was built on the sight of an earlier expedition hut that was named after Sir James W…
Port McNeil
25 Feb, Tues 0030 Just a quick catch-up before shutting my eyes… the run up to Port McNeil from Alert Bay was short and uneventful — following wind and chop. We’ve tied up here before and like the place. Dennis and David jumped right into severa…
Feb. 24 – Charleston, SC
Ashley Marina “There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” ―Jo Walton Ashley River – Charleston, SC
Antarctica – More Penguins, Cormorants, Seals, etc.
So far we had seen Gentoo, Chinstrap Penguins and the lone Emperor Penguin.
Finally, we were able to see Adelie and Macaroni Penguins. Before coming to Antarctica, all Penguins looked alike. Not anymore! They have very distinctive qualities. Ad…
