Sunday (January 22) was another rolly morning. First thing in the morning, we coordinated with the other families to go for the big hike. We encouraged everyone to meet onshore ASAP so we could all get a reprieve from the … Continue reading →
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Second Trip to Ensenada Grande on Isla Partida, Day 2
Here was the sunrise on Saturday, January 21 The wind picked up overnight and was screaming by the morning. The wind caused a lot of noise — the wind itself was loud, the anchor chain/bridle moved a lot, waves slapped … Continue reading →
Drake Passage Southbound
Our two-day crossing of the infamous Drake Passage from Ushuaia to the Antarctic continent was wonderfully calm. We passed the time at the bridge, taking in several educational seminars, and just enjoying being on board the National Geographic Endurance. The ship’s public areas are comfortable and generously laid out, never feeling cramped despite a full…
Playa Pichilingue to Ensenada Grande on Espiritu Santo
On Thursday, January 19, the little sliver of the moon was again in the east as the sun rose underneath it. We left for shore at noon. Our plan was to walk over to the ferry terminal to catch the … Continue reading →
Keith’s Perspective on Ensenada de Gallo, Playa Bonanza and Playa Pichilingue/Le point de vue de Keith sur Ensenada de Gallo, Playa Bonanza et Playa PichilingueKeith’s Perspective on Ensenada de Gallo, Playa Bonanza and Playa Pichilingue
I liked Ensenada de Gallo. We went to the beach there, and went on a dinghy ride to a beach in another anchorage that you cannot anchor near. I played D&D with the kid group. J’ai aimé Ensenada de Gallo. … Continue reading →
Ushuaia Arrival
Ushuaia, at the southern tip of Argentina, is the departure point for the majority of Antarctic cruises. Our flight there from Buenos Aires was delayed by the overnight return of the victorious Argentinian World Cup team. Over a million fans had traveled to the airport to greet the players, abandoning their cars and walking when…
Third Trip to Playa Pichilingue, Days 3 – 4
Sunrise on Tuesday, January 17. The crescent moon looks fuzzy in this photo because it was blurred by a cloud. The waves built through the night, and it was another uncomfortably rocky morning. After we finished our morning chores, we … Continue reading →
Third Trip to Playa Pichilingue, Day 2
The anchorage got rolly on Sunday evening, and the waves continued to build all night. On Monday morning, it was seriously uncomfortable in the anchorage. None of us slept well, and we were all up early. The less than 1/4-full … Continue reading →
Buenos Aires Tour
On our second day in Buenos Aires, we took a bus tour through the city as part of our Antarctica cruise package, followed by dinner on our own overlooking Puerto Madero. Buenos Aires is a striking city, full of grand historic buildings, extensive parks, impressive monuments and much public art. We particularly enjoyed our visit…
Playa de Bonanza on Espiritu Santo to Playa Pichilingue
Sunrise on Sunday, January 15 We are sad to report that it was no calmer on the north end of the anchorage than it had been on the south end. The rolling wasn’t terrible, but it certainly wasn’t calm. At … Continue reading →
