Passports - yeah
2 marzo 2018, Río de la Plata ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A message from the Australian Embassy advised us that emergency passports were ready and so time to get moving. Booked the bus to Puerto Iguazu, saw the Paraguay Embassy - who advised seeing theirLeggi altro
Buenos Aires holding pattern
1 marzo 2018, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Basically another day in Buenos Aires, and more city art.
Wednesday in BA
28 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
The bank ordered an emergency Mastercard which arrived in the morning, and the travel insurance was in contact to see that things were progressing.
Buenos Aires and Argentina, 99.99% of the peopleLeggi altro
Tuesday in BA
27 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A big day at the Australian Embassy, paperwork, passport photos, then finally back to the hotel to rest. Finally we could begin to relax a little.
Monday in BA
26 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We are staying an extra few days in Buenos Aires to organise emergency passports. Monday was spent getting things organised, emergency credit card, insurance case report, and off to the AustralianLeggi altro
Lost passports
25 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Sunday we were meant to be heading to Iguazu Falls, but at the bus station, whilst Msafiti was watching the bags, he was targeted by a gang who stole our bag containing money, passports and IDs. SoLeggi altro
Politics, Culture and Tango
24 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Again a late start in Buenos Aires, which seems to go with the territory. No one really starts to get out and about until 11 am. Most museums do not open until midday.
So off to the Evita Museum, EvaLeggi altro
Art, Architecture and Food
23 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After a pleasant breakfast including good coffee, a plan was made to head to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (the national art gallery). We were surprised by the extent of works, particularlyLeggi altro
North to Buenos Aires
22 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
After three weeks in the south, time to head north to the warmer climate. The flight was delayed nearly three hours, but we are used to that. Unlike the American family on the flight as well, they areLeggi altro
El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier
21 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The Perito Moreno Glacier is impressive. Whilst you would think we were glacier-ed out after the Antarctic, this glacier is huge, one of the largest in the world, and continually calving. WhilstLeggi altro
Chile to Argentina
20 febbraio 2018, Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After three weeks we traveled to Argentina. Stamp out from Chile, stamp into Argentina. The countryside reminded Dave a lot of the outback, with extensive plains of just bare grazing land. Then on theLeggi altro
Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
19 febbraio 2018, Cile ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Finally with Punta Arenas behind us, time to start moving north and Puerto Natales. We decided again to break the trip to El Calafate in to two sections, rather than sit for over 9 hours in aLeggi altro
Downtime in Punta
18 febbraio 2018, Cile ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A chance to rest up for a day in Punta Arenas before we again head north to Argentina.
Back in Chile - Puerto Williams
17 febbraio 2018, Cile ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
After mooring off Puerto Williams overnight, it was time to return to shore. After a hearty breakfast and clearance by customs, we had the morning in town before flying out to Punta Arenas, and allLeggi altro
Day 2 of Drake's Passage and Cape Horn
16 febbraio 2018, Cile ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We arrived at the cape around lunchtime, and met the Chilean ship pilot whose job it was to guide us through the Beagle Channel. Because we were slightly ahead of schedule, a landing at Cape Horn wasLeggi altro
Day 1 crossing Drake's Passage
15 febbraio 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
The swell was about 4 metres today but many are down for the count. A good time to begin transferring photos and getting items in order ahead of the disembarkment on the 17th.
Dallmann Bay, whales and polar plunges
14 febbraio 2018, Antartide ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
The afternoon was an opportunity to watch for whales and with a calm moment and sunshine, time for a polar plunge. Seventeen passengers (including Dave) braved the elements to jump from the safety ofLeggi altro
Port Lockroy
14 febbraio 2018, Antartide ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Port Lockroy was our last landing in Antarctica and a chance for some retail therapy and post cards to everyone from the Penguin post office. We also received the coveted ‘Antarctica - been thereLeggi altro
Cuverville Island and a BBQ
13 febbraio 2018, Antartide ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Our second last day ashore Antarctica, gentoo penguins, fur seals, and that evening a BBQ on the back of the boat. IAATO guidelines are strict when it comes to food, you are not permitted to take foodLeggi altro
Paradise Bay
13 febbraio 2018, Antartide ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A stunning morning with water like glass meant that the expedition could see some spectacular scenery. The divers saw jellyfish which lit up like LEDs. The kayakers had minke whales surface onlyLeggi altro
Fish Island
12 febbraio 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A chance to visit more penguins and seals. A beautiful location where we could also observe mosses and lichens native to the region.
Detaille Island
11 febbraio 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Detaille Island was the southern most point of our trip. We had hoped to travel slightly further, but the pack ice had moved in and rather than risk being stuck in the ice, the ship’s captain madeLeggi altro
Across the Antarctic Circle
11 febbraio 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
This is what the expedition was all about, the ability to say we had crossed the Polar Circle. The ship’s horn blew as we crossed latitude 66°33’47.0”S. Cook’s oath was taken by all promisingLeggi altro
Lemaire Channel
10 febbraio 2018, Antartide ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
The afternoon saw the expedition pass through the Lemaire Channel, which is about 500 metres wide and encompassed by sheer glaciers and cliffs. Very scenic, and peaceful, even with a slight breeze.
Port Charcot and iceberg formations
10 febbraio 2018, Antartide ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Wow! What can you say? We saw the most amazing icebergs, as if the ice carving giants had been active the night before. AND we got to land on an iceberg. ‘Black Ice’ (glacial ice) was gathered forLeggi altro








































































































































