I escorted a group of 25 people aboard the Marco Polo of Orient Cruise Lines, on a 9 day cruise to the Antarctica Peninsula. We sailed roundtrip from Ushuaia, Argentina. It was a fantastic voyage, that allowed us to experience what few people have. The only tough part, was sailing through the Drake Passage on the way down. We hit 24 foot seas, that sent glasses and dishes crashing to the floor. I also got tossed from bed and out of the shower. Our ship's Captain, Nenad Mogic, got us through it all with his skill and sense of humor. The rough waters lasted about 11 hours, and then we entered a sea of calm, with sunny skies, mild temperatures and a light breeze. The sense of peace and vision of beauty was indescribable. We visited
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