Wednesday, January 10, 2024 We got up early today, ate a buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant, hauled our bags to the lobby to be loaded, and then boarded our bus in time for a 7 am departure for Puerto Natales, Chile. Sol, our excursion guide, kept us in line […]
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Today, we visited Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (Glaciers National Park). After a buffet-style breakfast in the Xelena Hotel restaurant, we boarded another bus and, as we traveled through scenic Patagonia, our local guide, Sylvia, discussed the geology and culture of the surrounding area. She employed her
Monday, January 8, 2024 This morning we got up early, dressed and headed for an early breakfast. After returning to the room and packing our take-on bags, we mournful left stateroom 4055 for the final time. We walked toward the bow and I went on deck to take some final
Sunday, January 7, 2024 Jane had not slept well last night although I slept like a baby rocked in a cradle. On our last full day on Polaris, we rolled out of bed early, dressed, and headed to the bow deck to see Cape Horn. Gradually, quite a crowd joined
Saturday, January 6, 2024 Our boots had disappeared from the hallway when we set out for breakfast. The rocking of the boat became ever more apparent as we progressed across Drake Passage so that we swerved walking down the hallways. We mainly blogged and napped throughout the day. Jane attended
Friday, January 5, 2024 Today we were expecting two Zodiac landings, our first one leaving early, at 8:30 am. I got up, showered and went to the Living Room to drink coffee and blog then headed to the World Cafe for breakfast in time to return to the room to
Thursday, January 4, 2024 I have finally started to feel well, however, it seems Jane has caught my crud. She had a hard time sleeping last night due to a hacking cough. I got up in time to attend a 9 am presentation in the Aula about plate tectonics and
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 We slept late today, had a late breakfast, and then headed to the Aula at 10 am for the daily briefing. Upon arrival, the view from the front window of the Aula was unobstructed and we witnessed the huge screen descend from the ceiling for the
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 This morning, after showering, I grabbed a cup of coffee and blogged awhile in the Living Room with a view. Then, back in our stateroom, Jane and I put on warm clothing and headed to Deck 7 mid-ship where an outdoor party was assembling to observe
Monday, January 1, 2024 Happy New Year! On this first day of the year, we woke up late and lounged around our stateroom enjoying the views and coffee that Jane brewed. The World Cafe was serving brunch from 8 am to 1 pm, so we eventually wandered down to eat
Sunday, December 31, 2023 Our New Year’s Eve was a fantastic one! After coffee and a great breakfast, we headed to the Aula for this morning’s briefing. We learned that the Polaris was situated between Ronge Island and Danco Island at the south of the Errera Channel. Our presenters were
Saturday, December 30, 2023 Today, the grip of my sickness subsided enough that I at last felt ready to pursue some Antarctic adventure, just in time, too. After breakfast and coffee, everyone met in the Aula (or via closed-circuit tv) for the morning briefing. Our Expedition Leader, Marc, informed us
Friday, December 29, 2023 Today, we continued our journey across Drake Passage. I woke up rested but with a headache and nasal congestion. The ship was gently rocking enough to make passengers sway while walking. I took another meclazine in the morning and mid-day. After breakfast, we attended a mandatory
Thursday, December 28, 2023 Today, we awoke at 3 am to dueling iPhone alarms. During the night, it had rained and thunder had disturbed our sleep more than once. Zombie-like, we got up, changed clothes, brushed our teeth, packed, and headed downstairs. After checking out at the hotel reception desk,
Wednesday, December 27. 2023 Today was a travel day. We had an early buffet breakfast, then took our packed bags downstairs to be loaded. Reluctantly, we all piled into a van. Gustavo joined us and chatted throughout the short ride to Aeropuerto Internacional Iguazu (IGR). After check-in, we said our