Port Lockroy

The actual building where the British fought the war against the Nazis during WW II via intelligence efforts. Sure, of course, it's snowing. Doesn't it snow at your house in the summer. Had snow every single day, typically several times per day. Finally, notice the penguins. Penguins must find a location without snow to build a nest. Under this building is ideal. Competition must be ferocious.

Due South

February 2nd 2023
As we compose this blog the ship heads further south, and unfortunately back in the open ocean and...yes rollers. Being a small ship, we have 175 souls aboard, she is more affected by waves, especially abeam. Yet, we are also able to enter places larger ships cannot. In fact, no ship that carries more than 500 passengers can land anyone in Antarctica. We'll take the small, nice ship, thank you and ... read more

Antarctica » Antarctica » South Shetland Islands

Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Antarctic Peninsula region and other areas sou... ... read more

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