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Saturday, 31 January 2009

Fish Islands

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We must have gotten all wind-still days on this trip! Makes you wonder how the Drake will be on the way back... But lets not think about it ...
Friday, 30 January 2009

Stonington and Horseshoe

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Stonington and Horseshoe island are both situated in Marguerite Bay. We woke up to beautiful weather at Stonington: sunshine, no wind- amaz...
Thursday, 29 January 2009

Dion Islands

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We tried until 1.30am to go through the Gullet, a narrow Channel that leads to Marguerite Bay. But as you can see on the picture, there was...
Wednesday, 28 January 2009

Antarctic Circle and Detaille Island

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It is 10pm and we have snow on our outside decks. We crossed the Antarctic Circle at noon and received a visit from Neptun himself! Even tho...
Tuesday, 27 January 2009

Almirante Brown and Cuverville Island

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There are those rare days when all comes together- a day when you see icebergs turning, are surrounded by penguins, see a leapard seal catch...
Monday, 26 January 2009

Half Moon and Chinese New Year...

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What do Half Moon Island and Chinese New Year have in common? Both happened today! After calm days in the Drake we reach Half Moon island in...
Saturday, 24 January 2009

Drake Passage

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It is amazing- we were here a little bit more than a day ago- and now it is absolutely calm! Waves are not even two meters high... which mak...
Friday, 23 January 2009

Ushuaia

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Ushuaia- el fin del mundo! Our disembarking passengers leave the vessel for different excursions- some go to the Escondido Lake, others enjo...
Thursday, 22 January 2009

Drake Passage

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The Drake Passage- either a Drake Lake or a Drake Shake! Today we got some movements and the waves could be seen very nicely also from the r...
Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Deception Island

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Early in the morning we hear Karins voice - soon we are at Neptun`s Bellows! This entrance to the spectacular Deception Island is only 200m ...

Jougla Point / Port Lockroy

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Seas flat as a mirror, we approach Wiencke Island. We can't wait to put the Polar Cirkel Boat in the water, everybody is looking forward...

Petermann Island

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In the morning another splendid landing on Petermann Island after an impressive crossing of Lemaire Channel. Don't forget your sunscreen...
Monday, 19 January 2009

Astrolabe Island

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Are we the Lucky Ones? The skies are crystal clear, the waves are sparkling in the early morning light. Antarcticas real majesty rises high ...

Brown Bluff

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Shrouded in mist, the yellow-brownish plateau of Brown Bluff unveils in the morning light, unfortunately decorated with a belt of brash ice....
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The expedition team consists of lecturers and guides from various fields and backgrounds such as ornithology, mammalogy, history, and geology, ready to tackle all your questions. Together with the fabulous Fram officers and crew we make your time on board REALLY worthwhile!
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