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February 19th 2020

Published: March 16th 2020

In the end of course, it’s always worth it….all the planning, the packing, the airports and then finally you’re there….ahh…. that exquisite moment when you’re sailing out of port and the journey is on…. the moment you dreamed of had arrived… finally. We find ourselves standing on the aft deck of a reasonably sized ship, watching the sun set as the land gets smaller and smaller in s... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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16th March 2020

Susan Taylor
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Love your photos and narrations!

16th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Love photos and narration
Thanks Susan for following along- we enjoy your comments. This was an amazing trip and we have a lot we’d like to share. We saw nature in its rawest form and words are not coming easily. Hope to will stick with us.

16th March 2020

silvernomads
Paul & Sheila Williams

Just love a Penguin
Wow - you are having such a fabulous time really jealous - we loved the Falkland Islands and were only lucky to have one day there - definitely a place to go back to and spend more time. Keep Enjoying.

16th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Just love a Penguin
We could not agree with you more. As you read the next couple of blogs you will find that we loved the whales, seals and all manner of wildlife but our hearts are with the penguins. We never tired of seeing them. They are special. We would love to fly into the Falklands and spend some time.

16th March 2020

John Poulton
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Quite a place.
It must have been fascinating to visit such a far flung spot. The pictures remind of the west coast of Scotland with that bleak beauty. Comically, when Argentina invaded the Falklands quite a few Brits though they were part of the Scottish islands! There's probably more varied wild life in the Falklands. I've got a friend who's been a couple of times to visit, largely because of his links to the British Military. He didn't see active service there, but many of his friends did.

16th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Quite a place
The Falklands have more to offer than anyone can imagine. They are captivating in beauty and rich in history. They do resemble the craggy Scottish coast in places. It is truly off the beaten path.

16th March 2020

Martha
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Falkland Islands
Thank you for the blog entry. I truly enjoyed both the narrative and photography. Keep the blogs coming.

16th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Falkland Islands
Martha, thanks for reading and commenting. These are beautiful islands far, far away. More blogs just around the corner.

16th March 2020

Sheila Ball
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Watch the Birdie
What wonderful descriptions and photos. With all the craziness these past few days it was great to see nature at its finest.

16th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Watch the Birdie
This serene landscape does calm one in today's craziness. Hope Bill liked the photo we posed just like he did in Australia! Thinking of you always.

16th March 2020

starship VT
starship - VT

The Falklands Revealed
Great introduction to your amazing trip! I remember the thankfully short-lived battle between the UK and Argentina over the Falklands; especially remember the stalwart Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher. However, I didn't realize there was so much to see or like about those islands. Thanks to you for shedding light on them. Your photos are marvelous! Look forward to reading more about your journey!

16th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Falklands Revealed
Thanks for following along. Fortunately, it was a short battle but never good when young lives are lost at war. You must make a trip to these sensational islands. So many penguins so little time.

16th March 2020

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I've been looking forward to your first blog...
You FB posts gave me a taste of what was to come!

16th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Looking forward.... first blog
We have a nice story to tell. It was an adventure. So many penguins so little time. Thanks for following along and commenting.

17th March 2020

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Giddy with excitement
The great adventure begins...MJ's return to Antarctica after many years absent and the Dangerous One to do what he does best. Delighted you sat and breathed in the Falklands as much as you could. As I sit in self imposed isolation I also delight for you that your trip was timed to inadvertently laugh a virus in the face and say "You didn't stop us!"

17th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Giddy with excitement
Our grand adventure on the 7th continent has begun. A wonderful reunion and the Dangerous One landed on "The Danger Islands"... details to come. The Falklands are a hidden gem. We are so fortunate to have gotten back days before the flights we cancelled.

17th March 2020

Angeline Frenie
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Beautiful!
We only did Antarctica, missed the Falklands. Stayed two nights at Tierra del Fuego after the cruise to go see the Merino Glacier, well worth the extra time

17th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beautiful
Angeline, so good hearing from you and thanks for commenting. I imagine one of our future blogs will look familiar to you. We hope to go back to Argentina and Chile for six weeks.... sooner than later.

20th March 2020

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Kindred Spirits Indeed
What a great start to your trip. Was I surprised that you ran into Dave in Ushuaia? No, I was not. Your wonderful spirit attracts kindred spirits so easily. I am so happy you found Dave. Can't wait for the next blog.

20th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Kindred Spirits
Ushuaia is a small town as you know so I guess not unlikely but the timing was incredible. I'm glad we found you on TB and you became part of the family. Working on future blogs now. So much to share.

22nd March 2020

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Antarctic Adventure Begins!
Wow, just the beginning of your amazing Antarctic adventure, and what beautiful sights to behold. I love all the penguin shots, and I too would probably have chosen the Battle Tour! Hmmm, the idea of being a caretaker of West Point Islands seems very tempting...! Looking forward to reading more ?

22nd March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Antarctic Adventure Begins!
You would make a fine caretaker although you'd have to do a lot of baking for the ship guest who stop by. I'm sure they would share their recipes with you! The battle tour was extremely well done. These islands capture your heart with beauty and isolation. Simply indescribable.

29th March 2020

carol Knop
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Bountiful Birds
Pictures were so fun. If I ever am creating a trivia team that has anything on it about geography or wildlife, I want you two on my team.

29th March 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Bountiful Birds
It was great. Keep us in mind for the trivia team! More birds coming soon.

14th April 2020

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Catching up...
Slowly catching up on blogs, and I can already tell that you have loved your Antarctica experience very much. Your excitement is palpable! And looks like they favoured Australian wines on the cruise.

14th April 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Catching up...
Thank you for reading and commenting. It was a fantastic experience. Nature raw, pristine and beyond words. Lots of Australian and South American wines with a couple from California and Africa.

13th October 2020

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Falkland Islands
Amazing blog. Id love to visit these islands. I understand you can now get a direct flight to Stanley from Buenos Aires, if you do ever get chance to revisit.

15th October 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Falkland Islands
We've talked about how much we enjoyed the Falklands and would consider going back.

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