Embarkation Day
November 19, 2023 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
Left Ushuaia, had our safety drill, found out I was upgraded to a balcony stateroom, and met my Cabin 639 roommate, Rachel.
At sea
November 20, 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 34 °F
Getting my sea legs. It wasn't rough but the swells are almost worse for sea sickness--which I managed to avoid.
Yankee Harbor
November 21, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ 32 °F
We had a bonus landing in the afternoon where we saw seals and penguins and had a wonderful zodiac cruise. Dinner was at the ship's specialty restaurant.
Cruising Spert Island
November 22, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ 30 °F
We had a lovely cruise around Spert Island where we spotted a humpback whale, a shy seal, and a few penguins against a wonderful landscape. Yeet. Spert.
Snowshoeing Trinity Island
November 22, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ 32 °F
Went showshoeing for the first time at Trinity Island with expedition guides Mariam and Nick. We saw a couple of seals, a colony of penguins, and beautiful white birds that look like a blend of aRead more
4am Orcas!
November 23, 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 27 °F
God woke me up at 3:30am (which is technically 5:30EST so normal workday), and I decided to stay up, journal and catch the sunrise. Was gifted with a magnificent sight of a pod of orcas, I countedRead more
Continental Landing at Neko Harbor
November 23, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ☀️ 21 °F
I have officially stepped foot in Continental Antarctica. An honor, a pleasure, and the greatest Thanksgiving day of all time. For anything to beat this holiday would be a gift from God.
BBQ Lunch on deck.
November 23, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ☀️ 30 °F
Totally normal thing to do. In November. Also we visited the bridge as the Captain and his team navigate a particularly tricky passage. I was nervous as if I knew what was going on. I left withoutRead more
Culverville Island
November 23, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ 28 °F
This was probably the coldest I've been on a regular landing. Really windy. Phone died immediately. Decided to just enjoy the moment, arms wide, pretending like I'm a bird. I was really tempted toRead more
Orne Harbor
November 24, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ 🌫 28 °F
Another continental Landing and our first chinstrap penguin colony! They're adorable.
Kayaking Wilhelmina Bay
November 24, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ 🌫 25 °F
Kayaking with through sea ice, passing beautiful icebergs plus a rare sighting of a young emperor penguin!
Polar Plunge!
November 24, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ 🌬 32 °F
Telefon Bay
November 25, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ 30 °F
Snow on the beach. Weird but really beautiful.
Walker Bay
November 25, 2023 in Antarctica ⋅ ❄️ 32 °F
Last landing of the trip. I couldn't have asked for a better ending. So much wildlife. Absolutely lovely.
Return to the Drake
November 26, 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 30 °F
Day at Sea / Cape Horn
November 27, 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Today was the day of formal goodbyes, a close look at Cape Horn, and the Drake Shakedown. Cape Horn was particularly special for a passenger who's been dreaming of Antarctica for 15 years and evenRead more
Disembarkation
November 28, 2023 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
Smile because it happened. Goodbye home, goodbye friends.
