Tag Archives: Drake Passage

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

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2012-13: Day 44 – Drake Passage, Antarctica

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Nathan

Friday 9 November 2012 Highlights: Rough Seas and Onboard lectures. A very rough night of sailing. A lot of items in my room ended up at the cabin door. At one point I started to fall out of the end … Continue reading →

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