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Sonia Gelman 2020 Around the World on HAL
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- 2020/01/23 8:40
- ☀️ 77 °F
- 海抜: 72 フィート
- ウルグアイ Departamento de Maldonado Punta del Este -34.936321, -54.93778334°56’11” S 54°56’16” W
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Punta del Este, Uruguay
2020年1月23日, ウルグアイ ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
It is a tender port. Two years ago when we took a cruise around South America, the weather was pretty rough and be could not visit this port. This time it is calm, sunny and warm. We got on the first tender boat at 7:00 AM and by 7:30 were on the shore.
Since it is a resort town we decided just to walk.

The city has been referred to as "the Monaco of the South", "The Pearl of the Atlantic", "the Hampton's of South America", and "the St. Tropez of South America", being also compared to Miami and Cannes.

So, at 7:30 in the morning was very pleasant and we went for a stroll by the ocean. Beautiful beaches, lots of restaurants. Then we turn on the shopping street. No people, every store and restaurant is closed. Nice.

So we walked and we walked. Then we decided to go to a very plush resedential neighborhood. Expensive big houses. We crossed peninsula and walked toward Atlantic side of the land. The beach was as beautiful as on the other side, but with big waves.

We stopped at the Light House restaurant on the beach and had a delicious lunch. Boris had a huge burger and I had garlic shrimp.

We rested a little and kept going along the coast toward symbol of the city: a hand sticking out of the sand. Unfortunately by that time there were lots of people on the beach and tourist taking pictures.

It was 1:00 PM and we had to go back to the pier to take tender boat. The last boat was at 2:30PM.

We crossed the peninsula again and by 2:00 PM were on the tender boat. I walked 20,000 steps from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Two to Travel Lots of footsteps. I hope you have a day at sea next so you can rest up.
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Sonia Gelman Not so lucky. Buenos Aires tomorrow, Montevideo - day after
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- 2020/01/24
- ☀️ 84 °F
- 海抜: 69 フィート
- アルゼンチン Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Palermo Hollywood Hipódromo -34.56997, -58.4256934°34’12” S 58°25’32” W
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Buenos Aires
2020年1月24日, アルゼンチン ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Ok, today is going to be hot. We do not have any tours planned , except few days ago I managed to buy English tour to theatre Colon.
At 9:00 AM we got to cruise ship terminal, and were planning to take Uber to the theater. To our surprise, our phones did not work. No Uber. We had to take taxi. First taxi driver asked for $20, second $10 and the third $7. So we took it.

The construction of the present Teatro Colón started in 1889 under the direction of architect Francesco Tamburini and his pupil, Vittorio Meano , who designed a theatre in the Italian style on a scale and with amenities which matched those in Europe. However, delays followed due to financial difficulties, arguments regarding the location, the death of Tamburini at age 44 in 1891, the murder of Meano in 1904, age 44 and the death of Angelo Ferrari , an Italian businessman who was financing the new theatre. The building was finally completed in 1908 under the direction of the Belgian architect Julio Dormal who made some changes in the structure and left his mark in the French style of the decoration.
It is considered one of the ten best opera houses in the world, and is acoustically considered to be amongst the five best concert venues in the world.
We had 45 minutes very good tour. The theater is absolutely magnificent.
We were done with the theater by 10:30 AM, but the museum we were planning to go next was opening at noon. Too hot to walk in the city. So we opted for another museum that opens at 11:00 AM.
One of very nice young lady that worked at the theater offered us to call Uber on her phone (no WIFI in the theater). There is an option in Argentina to pay cash for Uber. She even made sure we are fine and in the car.
So, we went to Museo National de Bella's Artes.
This museum was established in 1895. Unfortunately, nothing is in English, but museum is very good.
The ground floor of the museum holds exhibit halls housing a fine international collection of paintings from the Middle Ages up to the 20th century, together with the museum's art history library. The first floor's eight halls contain a collection of paintings by some of the most important 20th-century Argentine painters, including.The second floor's two halls, completed in 1984, hold an exhibition of photographs and two sculpture terraces. We spent a little over an hour in this museum. By that time the MALBA (Latin America Art Museum of Buenos Aires) museum that we wonted to go was already open.
We decided to walk. It was really hot, but we made it. We were a little hungry and needed rest, we found a restaurant near MALBA museum and had a delicious small lunch with lots of water.
With new anergy we went to the museum. The first floor is dedicated to the very impressive Latin American art of XIX and XX century and the second level is contemporary art.
Very impressive museum.
By the time we finished with this museum it was 2;30 PM. We still had time and energy for something else. About half a mile was a Japanese Garden and we walk to it. Very beautiful Oasis in the middle of the city. We enjoyed waking around the park, taking pictures. If not for the heat, we could spend more time there.
We took a taxi back to the port. Time to rest. Tomorrow is another port.
For more photos see link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LsLmVvK5h9vNbrS97もっと詳しく
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Two to Travel Beautiful ... saw some of your photos on FB. There are some interesting pieces of art in those museums. The two times we were in BsAs, the Teatro was either closed for renovations or it was closed because of a special event.
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旅行者 Kudos for your energy level and wonderful description of your tours
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Sonia Gelman Thank you Helen
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- 2020/01/25
- ☁️ 81 °F
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- ウルグアイ Departamento de Canelones Ciudad De La Costa City Park -34.86334, -55.9971434°51’48” S 55°59’50” W
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Montevideo, Uruguay
2020年1月25日, ウルグアイ ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Let's start with this...we spent four days in Montevideo in 2018. The weather was very rough and instead of Punta del Este we were in Montevideo. This city is not very big on attractions, so last time we covered pretty much everything. We even had haircuts, manicure and pedicure here.
This time we decided just walk around the city. We got out of the port and met crazy Israeli guy. He wanted to go to synagogue. Montevideo used to be heavy populated Jewish city. Not anymore, but there are still few synagogues.
We decided to keep him a company and walk with him. The guy was lots of fun. We found this synagogue, but the gates were closed. The guard would not let us in and he did not speak English. That Israeli guy was insisting, telling him "I am a Jew". Even was trying to show that he can take his pans off and proof that he is Jewish. We were laughing so hard, but still no way to get into synagogue.
After that, I managed to get a WIFI for few minutes and call Uber.
There is a beach and a beautiful promenade along the ocean. The driver dropped us there and we took a long walk. Very peaceful and it wasn't very hot in the morning.
We walked all the way back to the city, then turned inland. By 12:00 PM we found a restaurant with lots of good reviews. We ordered tapas sampler for 2 and a bottle of beer. Tapas were absolutely delicious.
After lunch we walked and walked some more. Got a soccer t-shirt for Joshua and came back on the ship.

To see more pictures go to the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cQa96rsdiE6Nqrst6もっと詳しく
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Two to Travel Agreed the city does not have much to offer. We were diverted there for an extra day in 2015 due to cancellation of Punta del Este. At the last minute we joined a wine tasting tour outside the city. It turned out to be a highlight. In your case, think of it as an easy day after two busy ports.
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旅行者 Funny story. Laughing is so wonderful.
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- 2020/01/27
- ☀️ 55 °F
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- South Atlantic Ocean -46.85141, -61.8681146°51’5” S 61°52’5” W
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On a way to Falkland Islands (we hope)
2020年1月27日, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
The weather changed dramatically. It is windy, cold, and the Sea is rough. Tomorrow we suppose to tender near Stanley, Falkland Islands.
We have been there two years ago and had a wonderful tour to see king penguins. It was very expensive tour, so tomorrow we are planning to take a shuttle and go see Magellanic penguins or just walk around the town (all depends on the weather).

There are three naturalists on board of the ship, so we are getting three very interesting lectures a day.

We had a Chinese New Year celebration buffet two days ago. Lido was converted to China Town with all decorations and stuff dressed in Chinese national costumes. And yesterday we had Gala dinner. You can see some pictures at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pm6RwRFh7ZW3yxdM7もっと詳しく
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Two to Travel 🤞🏻crossed for good weather so you can tender in. It's going to get colder the further south you go 🙃
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- 2020/01/28
- 🌧 52 °F
- 海抜: 海水位
- フォークランド諸島 Skip Rock -51.45135, -60.1285751°27’5” S 60°7’43” W
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Falkland Islands, we will not come.
2020年1月28日, フォークランド諸島 ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
We got up at 6:30 AM. The weather forecast for today was light drizzle all day. Our ship was already near islands. There was another huge ship nearby. All looked good. We went to eat breakfast and then I got in line for tender tickets and Boris went to our cabin to get ready. In about 20 minutes he came to change me so I could get ready. At that time captain announced that the wind is 35-40 miles per hour and he does not suggest for people with physical challenges to go ashore.
I went to our cabin and in about 15 minutes Boris came back with tender tickets. The tender boats were lowered in the water and everything looked good.
We were dressed and ready to go. At that time captain announced the whole thing is aborted. The other ship had already 200 people on the island. The condition is not safe.
The other ship returned all passengers back to ship and left by 9:00 AM. Our ship lifted all tender boats and left right after.
Goodbye Falklands.もっと詳しく
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Two to Travel So sorry the conditions did not cooperate for a safe landing. At least you’ve been before.
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Sonia Gelman It is okay. We have been there. I used the time the ship was not moving and went to gym. Cant go on treadmill when the ship is rocking.
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旅行者 Ok, you’ve been there in perfect conditions before, now I’m looking forward to your notes about a more exciting Antarctic journey.
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旅行者 Oh that is sad, and as Erin said, at least you have been there before. Wishing you very few missed ports on the rest of your fabulous cruise
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- 2020/01/29
- ☀️ 68 °F
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- South Atlantic Ocean -59.82159, -57.354959°49’18” S 57°21’18” W
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Somewhere in the South
2020年1月29日, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Today is a day of rest and freezing. It is very cold in our cabin. With thermostat all the way up, it is 58 degrees F. It does not bother me too much as I like it.
We attended three very interesting lectures: one of them about Antarctic Exploration, presented by Dr. Peter Carey and another one about the 60 years old Antarctic Treaty.
We also went for a walk on the deck and even tried to get a 🌞 tan.

There was a special dinner tonight. I took few pictures of the menu and food. Each table was decorated with campas and a lantern. Will post them later.
The internet is very spotty since we are almost in Antarctica.

To see more pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tc41xqKmqkcWjbBu5もっと詳しく
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Two to Travel Yeah, I imagine having the cabin at 58F is right up your alley 🤪Antarctica 🇦🇶 has got to be my very favorite place in the world. So glad you’re going to have a chance to see it.
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Sounds beautiful!
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I wouldn’t like the cold indoor temps!
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- 2020/01/30
- 🌧 36 °F
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- 南極大陸 Rancho Point -62.95797, -60.4896462°57’29” S 60°29’23” W
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Admiralty Bay of King George Island
2020年1月30日, 南極大陸 ⋅ 🌧 36 °F
We got up at 6:00 AM, dressed very warm and went on the deck. We were going toward King George Island of Antarctica. We went for a breakfast and after that right to the front of the ship on deck 3.
At 8:00 AM the captain and the naturalists started commentary and pointing on what to see. We slowly entered Admiralty bay. Admiralty Bay contains three fjords, and is protected as an Antarctic Specially Managed Area under the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.

Some facts from Wikapedia:

In 2004, a Russian Orthodox church, Trinity Church, was opened on the island near Russia's Bellingshausen Station. The church, one of the southernmost in the world and one of the few permanent structures in Antarctica, is permanently manned by a priest.
The first attempted murder in Antarctica occurred on the island in 2018 at Russia's Bellingshausen Station.

Wow, wow, wow. Russians outperformed again. Sickening.

We passed few base science stations: Polish, Peruvian and very big Brazilian. We could see people at this station waving to us.
We also saw big group of penguins, few whales and birds.
At some point it started raining, so we went inside. Then the weather got better and we were outside again. The commentary lasted till 10:00 AM. The next one will be around 4:00 PM when we approach Deception Island. It shaped as horse shoe with coldera in the middle. It is a volcanic island. We passed colony of 50,000 pairs of neckstrap penguins. There were also few seals walking and swimming.
The captain turn the ship around few times so people on both sides could see them.

Can't put any pictures. May be when we are out of Antarctica
To see pictures go to the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xTUh4zEoWWvEQvqYAもっと詳しく
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Two to Travel Good to hear that you’re having good weather in Antarctica. Have seen photos from some of the other passengers on the ship and it brought back great memories. Chinstrap penguins are one of my favorites.
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Sonia Gelman The weather is great today. We spent all day outside. Got frozen, but it is so beautiful. For some reason I can put pictures on FB, but this app does not allow me to save post with pictures. I think the speed of the internet is not enough.
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Two to Travel Yeah ... more signal strength probably required. That's OK ... it's more important to experience Antarctica ... you can always add photos later.
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- 2020/01/31
- ☁️ 34 °F
- 海抜: 海水位
- 南極大陸 Paradise Harbour -64.84512, -62.8913164°50’42” S 62°53’29” W
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Antarctica, Day 2
2020年1月31日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ☁️ 34 °F
Today we went outside at 6:30 AM, scenic narrations started at 7:00 AM. We went on the top deck. It was cold and windy, there were few brave soles on the deck. More people joined us a little later.
Shortly after 7:00 AM we entered Neumayer Channel. Neumayer Channel is a channel 16 miles long in a NE-SW direction and about 1.5 miles wide, separating Anvers Island from Wiencke Island and Doumer Island, in the Palmer Archipelago.
It has majestic cliffs, and it is like a maze with no visible exits because of its inverted S-shape. Its entrance and exits both have sharp bends.
The experience was amazing.
We had a quick breakfast and went outside again. By 10:00 AM, we were really cold, so had some hot tea and back on the deck.
Around 11:00 AM, our ship entered Paradise Harbor. The name was first applied by whalers operating in the vicinity and was in use by 1920. The harbor has three entrances. We entered the widest, but then the question was "Can we exit from the narrow north entrance"? If the iceberg is blocking the entrance, then the ship has to turn back.
The captain approached very slowly. On the way we saw few humpback whales, seals and penguins. We were lucky and our ship passed through narrow north entrance by 2:00 PM.
Finally, we could go to your cabin and get a little warmer (62 degrees in our cabin).
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Two to Travel Paradise Harbour is one of my favorite places. We saw a huge calving there in 2007 ... on our first expedition voyage. It’s also where we were able to “touch the continent” (there is a portion of the land sticking out of the water) on a zodiac cruise before making landfall at the Almirante Brown Research Station later.
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Antarctica, Day 3
2020年2月1日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Today's plan is to be in Lemaire Channel, Errera Channel and Charlotte Bay.
We should have reached Lemaire Channel by 8:00 AM, but by 7:30 AM, the captain announced the Channel is blocked by the too much ice and we will not be able to to get into it. Instead of it we were cruising past beautiful mountains and icebergs.
By noon we reached Errera Channel.
The Errera Channel is one of the most beautiful we seen so far in Antarctica. it is pretty long. The only think that was missing is the sun. Today was windy and very cold.
We saw Chinstrap penguins and whales. Could not stay outside for too long. It was really cold and unusual for us went to afternoon tea to get warm.
At 4:30 PM we entered Charlotte Bay.
It was filled with icebergs and humpback whales.
We went outside few time to take pictures, but by the evening we were too tired and cold to stay outside for long time.
To see the pictures please go to the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/48B5qCpw9NqXV6KW8もっと詳しく
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Two to Travel I’m sorry you didn’t get to go into Lemaire Channel ... it’s a particularly beautiful area of Antarctica. But it sounds like you had lots of icebergs and wildlife sightings to make up for it.
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Sonia Gelman Yes, we truly had enough. And then by 5:30 PM it started snowing.
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Two to Travel Lots of snow coming here Mon-Tues ... but before that up to 68F temp.
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Sonia Gelman 2020 Around the World on HAL
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- 2020/02/02
- 🌧 34 °F
- 海抜: 海水位
- South Atlantic Ocean -64.1392, -62.9275564°8’21” S 62°55’39” W
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Somewhere in Antarctica, Day 4
2020年2月2日, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌧 34 °F
Our program for today, that was delivered last night indicated we will have scenic passage of Hope Bay at 7:00 AM. We looked outside and could not see anything. The fog was so thick like being in a milk.
This Bay is home to 125,000 pairs of Adeline penguins, also big colony of birds including Snowy Sheathbills that found only in Antarctica.
Sadly, at 8:00 AM, captain announced the fog is so dense, the visibility is only couple hundred yards and we have to proceed with very slow speed to our next destination.
What a shame, but safety is the most important.

Back to sleep and watching movies.

Well, I surely got my beauty sleep today. Finally by afternoon the sky got blue, the fog lifted and we just seen two huge icebergs on both sides of the ship.もっと詳しく
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Two to Travel That fog sounds like as bad as it was in Halifax in 2017. A day of rest.
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Sonia Gelman We have full day today and tomorrow to rest and we are staying overnight in Ushuaia
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Two to Travel I like Ushuaia ... though it has grown a lot since we first visited in 2007. If you have an overnight, then you could easily do the Harberton Estate and Isla Martillo tour with Pira. They are the only company authorized to actually land people on the island for a walk in close proximity to the penguins.
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