Here's another video for you. I wrote about this experience in my journal on 2-17, but haven't had a chance to put together a video until today. I hope you enjoy it!
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Many thanks to Bruce…
While I was on the ship I wasn't able to upload videos because the internet connection was too slow. Now that I have a better connection, I'm doing a bit of "catch up" work. If you'd like a closer…
After arriving at Palmer Station yesterday, we had an orientation meeting to learn the layout of the land. Once again, I am amazed and pleased by how friendly and helpful everyone around me is. Our…
I think I’ve said the word WOW about 2,000 times in the past 24 hours…
After the geology team returned to the Gould, a smaller group of them needed to continue exploring for campsites and several of…
Here’s an oxymoron for you: I’m speechless and I have so much to say! We arrived at Cierva Point last night, the location on the peninsula where Argentina’s Primavera Station is located. The…
Land ho! My first view of Antarctica was Smith Island, one of the most majestic pieces of land I’ve ever seen. I stood out on the bow by myself for several minutes just staring. I can’t believe I’…
The galley area is decorated for the holiday and there is candy galore on board. This is right up my alley! I spent some time up in the bridge today and talked to the First Mate, Ernest Stelley.…
Several people have asked me what life is like on the ship. The truth is, life aboard the Laurence M. Gould (LMG) is surprisingly comfortable. When she was built and put in the water, she had a 16-…
Yahoo! We are underway! We left the dock at 8 a.m. and I am SO EXCITED I can barely contain myself! I had a chance to do a bit more exploring in Punta Arenas yesterday with two of my shipmates and…
Punta Arenas is a windy city and what an amazing whirlwind it's been! After spending a couple of anxious hours in the U.S. Antarctic Program office in Santiago, I was happy to catch a later…
I'm doing fine, but missed my connection in Santiago. My flight from Atlanta was delayed because of mechanical difficulties. I hope to get on a flight to Punta Arenas, Chile soon. Right now I'm…
