On Friday February 21st a strong high pressure settled off California creating a weather window. Seas along the coast from San Francisco to Cape Mendocino moderated to 4 feet or less. Winds dropped to less than 10 knots. It was our ti…
Antarctica – The Amazing and Spontaneous Surprise, the Incredibly Beautiful Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island, Plendeau Bay
We had been anticipating the beautiful Lemaire Channel, along with the Pleneau Bay. This area is one of the top tourist destinations in Antarctica. There are steep cliffs that hem in the iceberg-filled passage. This passage was originally disco…
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. Adel…
Antarctica – The Amazing and Spontaneous Surprise, the Incredibly Beautiful Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island, Plendeau Bay
We had been anticipating the beautiful Lemaire Channel, along with the Pleneau Bay. This area is one of the top tourist destinations in Antarctica. There are steep cliffs that hem in the iceberg-filled passage. This passage was originally discove…
Antarctica – Port Lockroy Research Center – One of the Few
Port Lockroy was established in 1944 by the British to report on enemy submarine activity. Ultimately there was none, though they did provide weather reports. The base continued as a scientific base after the war under the auspices of the Bri…
Day 45 of 365 photos…Yellow Flowers
Day 45 of my 365 photos…these pretty yellow flowers caught my eye today and I thought that I would share them with all of you. These are especially for all of you up north where there is still a lot of snow. I love the cheery, yellow color. This photo was taken in Titusville, Fl.… Continue Reading
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Antarctica – Port Lockroy Research Center – One of the Few
Port Lockroy was established in 1944 by the British to report on enemy submarine activity. Ultimately there was none, though they did provide weather reports. The base continued as a scientific base after the war under the auspices of the British…
Antarctica – Beautiful Neko Harbour & Cuverville Island
While we were on the trip, we celebrated Andy’s birthday. My brother-in-law, Andy and my sister, Marcia were with us on our trip. Marcia and Andy live in Fort Wayne, IN, so we don’t see them as often as we would like. We had a great time t…
Antarctica – Spectacular, Incredible, Amazing….Icebergs!
Did you know that icebergs are Spectacular! Incredible! Amazing! Icebergs are not just big hunks of ice, looking to punch a hold in the bottom of your boat! Many times we were surrounded by huge, glistening icebergs! The Corinthian employed a Second Ma…
Antarctica – Beautiful Neko Harbour & Cuverville Island
While we were on the trip, we celebrated Andy’s birthday. My brother-in-law, Andy and my sister, Marcia were with us on our trip. Marcia and Andy live in Fort Wayne, IN, so we don’t see them as often as we would like. We had a great time tog…
