http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Rog---Kaz/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Rog Kaz en-us Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:32:41 +0000 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:32:41 +0000 18th SeptemberWe only had three days in Singapore and although we were determined to make the most of it sleep was the over whelming driving force since we had no sleep on the flight from Zurich and the weather was hot and humid min 25730 max 32730 RH 85So after a 4 hour nap in the middle of the day we made plans and those plans consisted of a trip to the famous Night Safari http http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Singapore/blog-215103.html Day 29 Friday 3rd MarchThe Facts Travel from El Calafate to Puerto Natales The longer version Early start and we were on the bus to Chile. A great ride across the grassy slopes of the Patagonian Steppe. We encountered many Nandu Andean Ostriches though we arenrsquot sure whey the bus driver stopped from time to time no announcements were made. We survived some more border crossings with http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Chile/Magallanes/Torres-del-Paine/blog-59243.html Day 23 Saturday 25th February The Facts Disemabarking at 7amUshuaiaFlight to El CalafateThe longer versionAfter disembarking the rush was on to find someone to post all our new jackets and fleeces supplied as part of the trip back to Australia. The Correo Post was open on but they only do International Parcels MonFri during selected hours even though the customs sectio which is needed for http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Santa-Cruz/El-Chalten/blog-57604.html Day 48 Wednesday 22nd MarchThe Facts San Pedro de AtacamaEcological tourMoon ValleyAstronomical tour The longer version An easy start to the morning with a tour or the Ecological sites around San Pedro de Atacama including a visit to the museum full of mummies. The dry climate ensures that objects are very well preserved so there are many artefacts and mummies from earlier times in this re http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Chile/Antofagasta-Region/San-Pedro-de-Atacama/blog-57605.html Day 37 Saturday 11th MarchThe FactsTo Puerto Montt Puerto Varas Cochamo Valley and Campo AventuraJoService station bowser The Longer Version A Taxi took us in darkness back to Punta Arenas airport for our flight north. At Puerto Montt we decided that as we were in no hurry we would try to catch the public buses to Puerto Varas where we planned to spend the next day. This proved to be no d http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Chile/Los-Lagos/Puerto-Varas/blog-59250.html Day 41 Wednesday 15th MarchThe Facts Buenos Aires Bike tourEvitas graveFlight to Tucuman The Longer Version As we left the lush surrounds of our hotel Ayres de Recoletta we made our way through the streets of Buenos Aires BA to our meeting place at the Plaza. Here we collected our steel steeds and guides and departed on a death defying cycle tour of BA. Starting with a tour of the Falkla http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/blog-57606.html Day 1 Friday 3rd FebThe trip begins in Springsure. To set the scene Karen has had one hours sleep as she finishes her thesis. Roger is having a last minute nap and packing the bags. An 8am flight out of Emerald gets us to Brisbane in time to finish printing binding and positing the thesis and some last minute shopping we forgot to pack toothpaste. All is looking good for the trip. Day http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Chile/Santiago-Region/Santiago/blog-55898.html Day 44 Saturday 18th MarchThe Facts Salta La Quaica The longer versionWe were met early by our guide for the trip north to the Bolivian border. The choice of transport was a new model Hilux so Roger felt right at home. This one had a few more spotlights on though. We headed north through the denser forest areas passing through many towns whose names we still cannot pronounce. At the se http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Bolivia/Potosi-Department/Uyuni/blog-59231.html Day 52 Sunday 26th MarchThe facts Santiago Artensanal at DominicanFly to Rap Nui Isla de Pascua Easter Island The longer version A very slow and steady start to the day. After checkout we headed to the Dominican wherein one section there is a major artist market. We were able to wander around and looked at many types of Chilean craft selecting some easy to carry ones to come back with http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Chile/Easter-Island/blog-57603.html Day 56 Thursday 30th MarchThe Facts Flight to Bora BoraShark and ray feedingGrey sharks diving The longer version An early start took us back to Papeete Airport where we had an Air Tahiti flight to Bora Bora via one of the smaller islands. The views were spectacular with all islands having some beautiful green multi coloured lagoons around them. Bora Bora itself was just as spectacular as i http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/French-Polynesia/Tahiti/blog-57601.html Day 15 Friday 17th FebThe FactsAt seaActivities Living with Albatross Albatross and the longline fisheries Wildlife Watch 5 Course Russian dinnerThe longer versionHeading towards the South Orkney islands and Antarctica we continued to encounter high seas which Roger photographed from the bridge of the boat whilst also discussing the finer points of bird watching with the bird watchers. Karen http://www.travelblog.org//blog-56307.html Day 5 Tuesday 7th FebThe FactsTour of Tierra del Fuego Parque Nacionale Embarkation of Akademik ShokalskyThe longer versionToday we got to meet the remainder of or group we would be spending the next 3 nights with as we all dined at Breakfast. We identified one younger couple who would give us a running for youngest on the boatWe met with the group for a tour to Tierra del Fuego PN. Our tour http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Falkland-Islands/blog-55899.html What a magical location. This is how our travel agent described it and I now I also believe this is the truth. Where else can you see Penguins seals and reindeer in the one location. Day 11 Monday 13th Feb The FactsArrival at South GeorgiaZodiac Cruise and landing at Elsehul BayRight Whale Bay landingMany Fur Seals and King Penguins The longer versionFirst trip of the day to Elsehul bay w http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/South-Georgia/South-Georgia/blog-55901.html