If you’re looking for Penguin Pictures, then this is another post for you. These are some of the common expedition pictures from the cruise … Trini Penguin all the way Here’s a bunch of human penguins huddled up! OK … here’s a Kayaking picture in Antarctica … I had to post this one.
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A Trini at the Church at the Bottom of the World
The Russians are a hardy, tough people … and they obviously love their god and religion. When I think about the Russians building churches in the frozen ridiculousness of Siberia, I give them total ‘props” on being able on their history of building its churches and monasteries in inhospitable places. However, only the best of the best can rival Trinity …
Read More »Curry Penguins and Postcards in Port Lockroy, Antarctica #missioncurrypenguin
If ever you’re looking for a Penguin cookbook, you have to head no further than Port Lockroy. There are penguins for the taking everywhere. In fact, if you’re not completely tired of smelling Penguin crap by the time you’re done with your visit, then you’re a much better person than I am. Port Lockroy is also one of the places …
Read More »Antarctica Cruise = 53/100 on my Hillman Wonders list
For many of you who follow this Trini’s blog, you’ll know that my first source of travel inspiration was the Hillman Wonders website. There wasn’t anything super special about the list … I even wrote an open letter to Howard Hillman about the low placement of Trinidad … still didn’t get a response. One would think that with no response …
Read More »Flying to Antarctica : From Punta Arenas into King George Island #missioncurrypenguin
Our Antarctic trip was delayed by almost 48 hours!! When you lost almost 20% of your trip because of weather and being stuck in Chile, one is bound to be impatient and unhappy. However, you will have opportunities to see a departure board with Antarctica … you’re probably never going to see this destination at another airport outside of Ushuaia. …
Read More »Best Antarctica Polar Plunge Reactions : Trini Style …
When you have about 50 people who all voluntarily choose to brave hypothermia and common sense to dive into the Southern Ocean, then you’re going to have some epic reaction shots. Here are the best of those shots from my Antarctic adventure … ala Antarctica Polar Plunge Reactions In the end, taking that leap of faith and doing out Antarctic …
Read More »Antarctica Polar Plunge: Trini Style …
There are a couple things that can never be mixed – Oil and Water – Fire and Ice – Heaven and Hell To that list, I’ll add the following: A Trinidadian and diving into Antarctic Waters In my travels, I’ve managed to dip my some part of my body into almost every ocean in the world. My final ocean was …
Read More »Grand Canyon Sunset : A photoblog #missioncurrypenguin
In the 14 hours that it took for the return trip from Vegas to the Grand Canyon, you drive through so many weather conditions, that you think you’re driving through different countries. Once we got to the Grand Canyon, the haze and sunlight at sunset created a completely smokey, dreamy photo effect. Definitely the Grand Canyon Sunset should be on …
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