Ten years ago today I began this blog, originally it was to be a written commentary of where I came from and how my life had changed, experiences and opportunities taken. It was also a way to document what we were doing for Andrew in Australia, but very quickly it morphed into posts about life,Continue reading “A decade”
Category Archives: Antarctica
2024 – a dream is a wish your heart makes……
What a year it’s been with travel, new experiences, memories galore and three grandsons to love. Loss of loved ones always felt keenly, but so many wonderful happy memories too. The last few weeks we’ve had the privilege of time with River, Brodie and shared FaceTime with Ramsay. Brodie is thriving, and Christmas and NewContinue reading “2024 – a dream is a wish your heart makes……”
Last day of our amazing adventure
We arrived in Buenos Aires, and even though our hotel was a few minutes from the Port it took over an hour to locate the passengers to make the short journey. Once ensconced in the hotel Emperador we sat outside in the warm sun and enjoyed lunch and drinks. Kevin and I went for aContinue reading “Last day of our amazing adventure”
Last day in Antarctica
As we approached Deception Island, a caldera from an active volcano, we were struck by the ruggedness of the landscape as well as seeing the steam rise from the water lapping the shore. Deception island last erupted in the 1970’s. We entered and our destination today was Whalers Bay, with the remains of buildings fromContinue reading “Last day in Antarctica”
Danco Island and the Errara Channel
This morning we prepped for a landing, Kevin was going kayaking as the conditions were better. We landed, and I took the low route to enjoy walking amongst the penguins. Some were ‘teenagers’ almost finished their moulting and flapping around sulking. Others were getting ready for their first dip. We returned to the ship andContinue reading “Danco Island and the Errara Channel”
Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay
The second continental landing and to visit a gentoo colony was the morning’s mission. I watched from the explorer lounge with a mocktail, as the zodiacs made their way through the brash ice to land. Kevin was due to go out kayaking, but as weather was providing us with the whole gamut of options itContinue reading “Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay”
The Drake’s Passage 1 and our first landing
The captain kept his word and with it being Drake Lake, the time was made up to arrive at Half Moon Islands. We saw and heard our first whales and icebergs galore as we glided into our anchor point. The peace and tranquility was phenomenal. The depth of colour of white and blue extraordinary. IContinue reading “The Drake’s Passage 1 and our first landing”
My little life 