Elephant Seals, this far south, what a treat. Elephant Seals and Penguins existing in harmonious indifference..inspiring! Today was an amazing day of wildlife, man vs. ice, more flying penguins and just plain fun.
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Troy Glennon’s Go South Adventures – Antarctica – Part 9 – Elephant Seals & More Fun
July 28th, 2010Peru – Amazon – M/V Aria, to launch in April 2011
July 28th, 2010Peru – Iquitos Amazon Cruise – The M/V Aria features 16 specially designed cabins with floor to ceiling picture windows, a fully air-conditioned top deck with Observation Lounge as well as the Aqua Expeditions’ signature Amazon Grill with award-winning Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
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Troy Glennon’s Go South Adventures – Antarctica – Part 8 – Science, Research & Fun
April 14th, 2010Antarctica has a special designation as a place for “Peace and Science”. So far, peace is one of Antarctica’s most impressive feats and Antarctic science has provided important research data regarding global climate conditions that affects us all. And thanks to the extra hard work of Ukrainian researchers, Antarctic vodka is a drink to be savored…much like place itself.
Troy Glennon’s Go South Adventures – Antarctica – Part 7 – Seals
March 25th, 2010The Plancius provided a delicious outdoor BBQ event on a fine evening for our Antarctic tour. The next morning we were up early sailing through the magnificent Lemaire Channel and kayaking around Pleneau Island…holy smokes, where did all these Leopard Seals come from?
Troy Glennon’s Go South Adventures – Antarctica – Part 6 – Kayaking Dorian Bay
March 4th, 2010Wow, its so calm…and quiet. Once again the Antarctic exceeds my expectations of freezing white and bitter cold. I have never been more enchanted by the many colors of gray (sky, rocks, water, whales). After a comprehensive briefing on kayak safety, most of us beginners, we were excited and a little nervous to brave these chilly waters. For us kayakers, Dorian Bay did not disappoint…
Antarctica – Part 5 – Arrive Antarctic Penninsula (West Side)
February 25th, 2010Hola Travelers, we survived the Drake Passage and have spotted land on the west side of the Antarctic Penninsula. Everyone is very excited to do our 2 landings on solid ground today at Cuverville Island and Neko Harbour to see the Gentoo Penguin colonies. Penguins are both interesting and hilarious to watch.
Antarctica – Part 4 – The Drake Passage
February 22nd, 2010The Plancius sailed calmly out of Ushuaia via the Beagle Channel. Soon after we began crossing the infamous “Drake Passage”. 2 Days of open seas, wind and big swells, where the Atlantic & Pacific converge with the Southern Ocean…hang on.
Antarctica – Part 3 – Boarding the “Plancius” for the Voyage
February 13th, 2010Hola Travelers, finally ready to start my 11 day to/from voyage to Antarctica on a new ship called the “Plancius”!
Antarctica Part 2 – Ushuaia, Argentina: Arrival & Hike
February 9th, 2010After a long flight to Ushuaia, Argentina (on the island of Tierra del Fuego), it was a great to do a day hike to Laguna Esmerelda. My guide Daniela was exceptional at explaining everything from Tierra del Fuego flora and fauna in the area, to favorites bars & restaurants in Ushuaia. Move over Ken Burns… please to enjoy this multimedia extravaganza!
Antarctica – Part 1 – Tierra del Fuego – beyond the end of the world
January 26th, 2010Hola Travelers – Tierra del Fuego is an island that lies south of Chile/Argentina. After 27 hours of flying from Seattle, and 5 plane changes I was ecstatic when I saw that my bag had also arrived in Ushuaia (Argentina). Sure the flight was long, but the flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas, along the spine of the Andes was incredible – Mt. Fitzroy (Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina) is the peak in the photo with the patagonian ice fields. After all that flying it was time for a beer with my plane mate Ben, from Australia.
