I shot over 12,000 photos on this trip and have only processed about 200 now. I could be at this for months! I figured I do a quick little recap with some photos...and more photos than usual because I have a broadband Internet connection again! Some of these images, you've already seen. It isn't a trip for everyone, and whether this expedition speaks to you or not is an argument on to itself....
Life at sea is easy when you’re traveling aboard the National Geographic Endeavour. Smiling faces, plenty of refreshments, and tons of space create an atmosphere more like a Hyatt resort. When spending time in the lounge, the library, the galley, or even sometimes on deck it is easy to forget you’re in one of the most dangerous oceans on the planet. The luxuries and warmth of the ship are...
It is time for my least favorite part of the trip - packing all my junk. I've already cut a lot out, and I'm still scratching my head on how I'm going to fit this mess in 2 bags. I think i've got everything covered on what I was told to bring, and I added a few things extra: 2 Gallon Ziploc bags and 2 rolls of waterproof duct tape. I can MacGyver anything now! In all seriousnous, the bags and...
I'm only 7 days away from hopping on a plane for the trip of a lifetime. At this point, I'm very ready to go. There are only a few minor things left to do: Haircut Buy a battery charger Format External Hard Drives Make guide for people to follow if something goes wrong at work Give Mom a key to my house so the mail doesn't pile up Pack I'm super excited! I'm also a little depressed about...
These are some of the largest birds on the planet and the Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan in the world: almost 12 feet on a body that is almost 4.5 feet in length! The smaller of the Antarctic albatross, the Light-Mantled Sooty Albatross, has a wingspan over 7 feet! Albatross are giants whose true size is rarely shown in photographs. The name "Albatross" is believed to be an...
With over a year and a half to prepare for this voyage, I've had a lot of time to think about gear and preparedness. It would be one thing if all I had to worry about was clothing and a set of binoculars, but my main focus is photography. Already having a good deal of photographic equipment to choose from has sparked numerous debates in my head, but I'm approaching the "just over a month-away...
Places to shop Lindblad to go on an Expedition NewEgg for Laptop Gear B&H for Photography Gear The North Face for clothing and gear Amazon for books and DVD's Online Articles Luminous Landscapes attacks Antarctica in 2007 - photography trip worth reading Cool Antarctica forums - people who live, travel, and work there flikr account on the Explorer - a photo account of the M/V Explorer...
When traveling with a travel company they always provide a "What to Pack" list. In my case, it can be accessed here in PDF format. Because I had so much time (a year and half from booking to boarding) I had a lot of time to research things. I could be wrong in some of my choices, and I'll report on that after the trip. I found a great site in my Googling, called Cool Antarctica - lots of...
Borrowed from Linblad DAY 1 — U.S./Santiago, Chile Depart Miami on an overnight flight to Santiago. DAY 2 — Santiago With the soaring Andes as a backdrop, Santiago makes a welcoming first impression on arrival — as does our hotel, the Grand Hyatt Santiago, located in a gracious residential neighborhood. The morning is free. After lunch, join a panoramic exploration of the city, including a visit...
First off, I'm not actually going to Antarctica. I am heading to the Falkland and South Georgia Islands near the Antarctic converge. Most Americans think of South Georgia as a place above the state of Florida and vaguely remember the Falklands as a place where the British fought Argentina, so it is easier to tell people I'm going to Antarctica. So...why go to these remote and cold islands? ...