Inauspicious start
21. Oktober 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Found out late last night that the main flight leg, Fankfurt to Sao Paolo, is delayed by almost 12 hours! 😱 That means we miss our connection to Montevideo... over to you, Lufthansa!🤷♀️
We're on our way
22. Oktober 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
So our flight from London was delayed, obvs 🙄 but we have made it to Frankfurt, where we are staying overnight and off again to Sao Paolo in the early morning. Enjoying a late night snack....
Leg 1 - done
22. Oktober 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
So we're back at Frankfurt Airport after a short but pleasant night in a hotel in the equivalent of Reading! About 20 minutes by motorway away... More stressful conversations with LH service agents,Weiterlesen
Bom Dia Sao Paolo!
22. Oktober 2023 in Brasilien ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Day 2 on our ‘Race to the Bottom of the World.’ Arrived in Sao Paolo, Brazil to be ferried to another overnight stop in a nice hotel. We catch our last flight to Montevideo first thing tomorrowWeiterlesen
Sao Paulo
22. Oktober 2023 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We're getting closer....
Welcome to Uruguay
23. Oktober 2023 in Uruguay ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
So after another brief night in an airport hotel, we said goodbye to Sao Paulo and hello to Montevideo!
Ship ahoy!
23. Oktober 2023 in Uruguay ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Finally, we reached the ship MS Expedition, which will be our home for the next 3 weeks! It used to be an old car ferry on the Dover to Calais and Folkestone to Boulogne routes, so may well haveWeiterlesen
Life on the ocean wave
30. Oktober 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
So a typical day at sea involves lectures in the morning and afternoon, interspersed with spells on deck, looking for wildlife or icebergs. Routine revolves around mealtimes and a spot ofWeiterlesen
Stunning South Georgia.
31. Oktober 2023 in Südgeorgien und die Südlichen Sandwichinseln ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
The journey across to South Georgia was pretty smooth, dodging icebergs and the Shag Rocks and again we’ve been lucky to find some beautiful weather. Temps 2-8C and clear blue skies which areWeiterlesen
ReisenderAlready done it at the Karaoke night Rob. Not allowed to do it again which probably a good thing😅
South Georgia wildlife
2. November 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 3 °C
This island has a mind boggling range of bird life, penguins and seals in vast numbers. A few icebergs thrown in too. Gobsmacking!
ReisenderI see you brought the "real" camera. Beautiful photos, what a chance of a lifetime. Keep having the best time ever
Grytviken
2. November 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 3 °C
The old whaling station at Grytviken is full of South Georgia's heritage. The museum was excellent and provided a window on life as a whaler. Our guide was a girl from the Shetlands whose grandfathersWeiterlesen
ReisenderSome breath-taking scenery. What an adventure you are having. Stay warm! B
Looking good guys. Weather way better than here. Enjoy the Pingu's [Paws]
Iceberg Alley
5. November 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 1 °C
Rolling through the Scotia Sea after spending 4 sensational days exploring South Georgia. Our last day there revealed Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins and even an elusive
Leopard Seal which came toWeiterlesen
ReisenderFab photos. Love the three penguins all looking in the same direction :) BTW, what time zone are you in? Just wondering.
The White Continent
6. November 2023 in Antarktis ⋅ 🌬 -1 °C
Finally, we sailed south of 60° into the Antarctic. Our first visit was to Elephant Island, where we viewed chinstrap penguins and the incredible forbidding scenery by zodiac. Finally, we landed atWeiterlesen
Well you’re certainly getting your fix of penguins! Your photos are fabulous, we are all living vicariously. How are your energy levels? I expect a lot of it is hard work. [B]
ReisenderIt is wonderful - the days are long, early starts etc so usually we're in bed by 10 exhausted!
Deception to Ushuaia
12. November 2023 in Argentinien ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Now ensconced in Ushuaia after a relatively smooth crossing of the infamous Drake’s Passage. Deception Island (an active volcano) was our last stop in Antarctica. Lots of fun in the Ship’s PolarWeiterlesen
Did you sneak a penguin in your luggage to take home? Would look good in the Game Room [Armin]
ReisenderYes Arm, but sadly Customs confiscated it and it’s now back with its mates on the Happy Feet set😀🐧😀
ReisenderIf all else fails the only direct to the Falklands is from RAF Brize Norton on Wednesday😳😳😳
Reisender
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ReisenderPensive more like. Hoping we can get to the shop for Monday pm🤞🤞🤞