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 »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 »Surviving the Drake : Seasickness on the Drake Passage Crossing
In planning a trip to Antarctica, you have the typical four factors to consider Cost / Financial Impact: How much money can you afford for this tour? (See my Antarctica Cost Breakdown page) Timeframe: How long you actually want to go for. Typically North Americans get two weeks of vacation. This trip at a minimum will take your entire two …
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