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Troy Glennon’s Go South Adventures – Antarctica – Part 9 – Elephant Seals & More Fun

gosouth1 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:57:00 +0000

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.

Peru – Amazon – M/V Aria, to launch in April 2011

gosouth1 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:49:16 +0000

Peru – 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.
The M/V Aria’s top deck will feature an air conditioned observation lounge, an outdoor Jacuzzi Sun Deck and an exercise room.

Troy Glennon’s Go South Adventures – Antarctica – Part 8 – Science, Research & Fun

gosouth1 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:16:41 +0000

Antarctica 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

gosouth1 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:42:56 +0000

The 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

gosouth1 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:23:25 +0000

Wow, 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)

gosouth1 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:59:28 +0000

Hola 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

gosouth1 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:42:51 +0000

The 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

gosouth1 — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:12:53 +0000

Hola 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

gosouth1 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:49:54 +0000

After 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

gosouth1 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:06:13 +0000

Hola 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.