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...
Fur Seal ength: 6.5 feet | Weight: 200-250lbs Representing one of the greatest come backs in over-hunting by man, the Fur Seal is now a highly populated species of the antarctic converge. Males are extremely territorial during the breeding period to protect their harem. They are faster than a human on land and I have heard stories about tripods having legs sheered off trying to keep a Fur...
A recent commentor brought this gallery to my attention. The photography is by Don Paulson, and I think he has some fantastic shots! On top of that, he has some depictions of what to expect and see there. I'm highlighting those here. If you want to see Mr. Paulson's complete gallery CLICK HERE. Don - great photos and I'm hoping I get the same weather you got. It looks like you had some...
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? ...