Walking on Penguin Island. Can It Possibly Be Better?

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March 18th 2012

Published: March 18th 2012

Today was an early morning. I was up so early that I even had time for coffee and a quick breakfast at the hotel before my taxi arrived to take me down to the docks. What an absolutely amazing trip this was today. Only 80 people per day are allowed on the Penguin Island, or Rookery, and in groups of 20 at a time. We drove in a mini bus for about an hour. Along the way we stopped to take some pictu... Read Full Entry

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Brendan Vermillion

bvchef

Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info

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19th March 2012

Val
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Penguins!!!
B- Love the penguin pics! They are so cute. Okay, I love all your pics. I shared the blog with Rebecca and James, and now they love them, too. Rebecca asked if she could post some on her tumblr with a link back to your blog. What do you think? The teacher in me also enjoyed giving them a little geography lesson. lol -V

19th March 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Absolutley Val, I would be honored. Part of the travel exerience is to share what I have seen and experienced. And thank you, I loved the penguin pictures as well as the others. It will take some time to decide what ones to print. B

19th March 2012

Ted Vermillion
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Rhubarb?
Hi B, Wow, after looking at your pictures I could see myself visiting Argentina. I had no idea that it was that cold and snowy. Will get mom and dad to look at your pictures. Mom won't believe the penguin ones. You know how she likes them. That being said, I can't believe you raved about rhubarb cake. Almost ruined the whole page for me :-) Have fun and be safe.

19th March 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Oh Ted, you and rhubarb. I actually thought of you and how much you hate it when I ordered it. Glad you like the blogs. And thank you. I had planned on asking you to show Mom and Dad the penguin pics and the train one for Dad. In Buenos Aires now. Hot and humid. Ugh.

18th July 2012

auspicious
Michelle Duer

It was so difficult to choose which blog or photo to comment on...
as I was enjoying many of them. I eventually chose this one over the Iguazú National Park blog because the penguins' cuteness demands comment. Even the video of them slipping into the water is so ticklish and playful. I believe you regarding the Rhubarb Cake. It never sounds delicious, but if the chef knows how to handle the plant, it can be delectable surprise.

20th July 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you Michelle. I agree that the penguins are deserving of special attention. Walking on the island with them, hearing them and watching them was pretty darn special.

6th March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Nice trees
Looks like an adventure to the end of the world.

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