Day 10 made me wonder if Antarctica was starting to interfere with my voice of reason. For one thing, I […]
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My 2014 RTW Adventure: 3 Months In
While in South Africa a few weeks ago, I realized that I was already three months into the trip. A […]
Antarctica, Day 9: Chinstrap Penguins and a Self-Made Sled
One thing about being on a ship in close quarters with a hundred and fifty people is that a virus […]
Antarctica, Day 8: Australia Day!
Although I slept better than I thought I would, a night of camping (especially in Antarctica) doesn’t exactly yield a […]
Antarctica, Day 7: Camping Ashore
I mentioned in a prior post the caveat that one hears almost daily in Antarctica: “weather permitting”. All our plans, […]
Antarctica, Days 5 and 6: Kayaking and Cruising with Seals
Months before Kate and I had even left for this trip, we got on the phone and discussed whether we […]
Antarctica, Day 4: Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 4 started off as one of the more unusual and exciting days I’ve experienced. Chad’s calm morning announcement was […]
Antarctica, Days 2 and 3: Life on an Expedition Cruise Ship
Life on Board Day 2 of our journey started off very well for me. I’m pretty sure I’m in the […]
Antarctica, Day 1: Leaving Ushuaia
I pretty much knew this would happen. I knew that I would get back from the most exclusive, out-of-the-way travel […]
Bottom of the World or Bust!
Returning to Cuzco after the Inca Trail was both wonderful and a bit sad. Chris left a day later, brutally […]
