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”
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April Fools Day in Puerto Madryn
We arrived in this port, and were able to disembark using the gangway. We had a 3 hour walking tour around the town, although as it was Easter Monday the Welsh tea shop was closed, so that was a little disappointing. The town was founded on 28 July 1865, when 150 welsh immigrants arrived aboardContinue reading “April Fools Day in Puerto Madryn”
Easter Sunday at Sea
As we make our way up to Puerto Madryn it’s Easter Sunday. We have in our room chocolate half eggs, filled with sweet treats, blown eggshell painting in the science area and we had booked the Lindstrom restaurant for dinner. What an absolute treat, this was fine dining, and with the most amazing sunset too.Continue reading “Easter Sunday at Sea”
To the Falklands
Two days at sea after our amazing five days in Antarctica. Travelling across the Scotia Sea, with conditions due to change, for this time of year, still relatively easy. I did wear my sea sickness bands though. The crew are adept at providing activities and lectures which helps pass the time. With specialists on boardContinue reading “To the Falklands”
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”
Portal point, a tumble and an embarrassing moment
A great start to the day with a whale nearby, and a show of it’s fluke. The morning announcement of activities and landings after breakfast for our first continental landing at Portal point. was eagerly listened to and we were prepped to go. We were advised it was slippy with fresh snow on the icyContinue reading “Portal point, a tumble and an embarrassing moment”
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”
Getting set for Antarctica
We booked this trip to cruise with Hurtigruten expeditions and our ship is the Fridtjof Nansen ( an intrepid explorer). We embarked on the ship and our cases were in our cabins. We did the ‘housekeeping’ elements and made our way to the cabin via the very impressive lift. A sail away was arranged forContinue reading “Getting set for Antarctica”
Antarctic experience Part 1
It may take some time to document this trip and do it justice, but I have to start. Part 1 covers the first few days in Buenos Aires.
Approaching the Ides Of March
The saying is Beware the Ides of March (15th March), but I don’t want to dwell on a negative connotation. February with extra day has come and gone, and March is going to be full of lots of exciting things. I definitely feel a lot better this week, and have managed to get a fewContinue reading “Approaching the Ides Of March”
The Royal Clipper June 2023
And so it began And so it ended We travelled to Rome, where we had a wonderful morning then we embarked the ship. Day 3 Naples and Pompeii Day 4 Capri Day 5 Sicily Day 6 at sea Day 7 Katakolo and Olympia Day 8 Corfu Day 9 Kotor and Perast Day 10 Dubrovnik Day11Continue reading “The Royal Clipper June 2023”
It’s been a while….
After meeting a friend for lunch today, she asked me about my blog and whether I had stopped it. Life has been busy and whilst on our cruise in June we met a lovely couple and he introduced me to the Snapseed app, and the use of iMovie. I’ve been playing with both, and thisContinue reading “It’s been a while….”
My little life 