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End of second voyage, Falklands, S. Georgia and Peninsula

December 9th 2007
December 9, 2007 We are now about one hour away from the port of Ushuaia at the end of my second voyage on the Polar Star. The day is overcast, with a few light showers, but some patches of blue sky suggest that the weather for our day in port may improve. This has been another wonderful cruise in all respects, with decent weather for most of it, excellent wildlife, good landings and a fun grou ... read more

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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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Callum Thomson

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Callum and Jane have given in to a longtime urge to run away to sea. With years of zodiac and small boat experience acquired at the cottage and during archaeological expeditions, they parlayed their interest in native art, archaeology and culture to become lecturers and zodiac drivers on expedition cruises from Norway and the UK to the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, the Canadian Arctic and eastern seaboard, and Siberia. Callum has also brought his knowledge of whaling and exploration history and experience as a zodiac driver on voyages to the Antarctic and Subantarctic islands, while Jane ... full info

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