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Tag: Drake Passage

  • World Trip 2012-13: Day 54 – Drake Passage to Ushuaia, Argentina

    Monday 19 November 2012 Highlights – Farewell to MS Expedition, National Strike in Argentina After 11 days on the MS Expedition today was the sad end with one final breakfast and then some farewell hugs as people started leaving the ship and some leaving Ushuaia as well. Today Kurt left the entire tour after us…

  • World Trip 2012-13: Day 53 – Drake Passage to Beagle Channel, Antarctica

    Sunday 18 November 2012 Highlights: Cape Horn, Farewell Toast, Polar Bar The last full day on the ship commenced with everyone struggling to walk in the rolling ship. Vera informed us that one of her roommates was vomiting during the night and was very unwell. Later the ship’s Doctor administered an injection which only occurs…

  • World Trip 2012-13: Day 52 – Drake Passage, Antarctica

    Saturday 17 November 2012 Highlights: Rock and rolling of the Drake Passage Our return to Ushuaia was well underway today. The ‘turbulence’ was also back and quite a few people suffered ill effects despite today being calmer than the first time through the passage. For most of the day we sailed in mist and fog…

  • World Trip 2012-13: Day 51 – Half Moon Island to Drake Passage, Antarctica

    Friday 16 November 2012 Highlights: Sunshine, Chinstrap Penguins, Macaroni Penguins The best weather day of the Antarctica trip. I was drawn in the first landing at Half Moon Island and experienced brilliant conditions. The sun was shining and we experienced mostly blue skies during the 2 hour visit. It was even relatively easy to walk…

  • World Trip 2012-13: Day 45 – Drake Passage, Antarctica

    Saturday 10 November 2012 Highlights : Antarctica Convergence, Captain’s Welcome, Camping demonstration The sea was smoother today making the challenge of showering a little easier. Despite the smoother conditions at breakfast I felt a little queasy and as a result until lunchtime I took it easy mostly lying down and taking some motion sickness tablets.…