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Antarctic wildlife watching (5 of 7) — Antipodes Island
On the agenda is now Antipodes Island. When we get there, we have past the half-way mark on the trip. Once again, the weather could be better with …
Antarctic wildlife watching (4 of 7) — Campbell Island
It has taken another couple of days sailing to reach the next piece of land. The weather has deteriorated since leaving Macquarie Island. Through t…
Antarctic wildlife watching (3 of 7) — Macquarie Island
As calm as the sea was between the first two stops, the ride to Macquarie Island was totally different. This part of the ocean is notoriously rough…
Antarctic wildlife watching (2 of 7) — Auckland Islands
The sea between the last stop and the next group of islands is relatively calm, but still a full day apart. Most of the sailing is done overnight, …
Antarctic wildlife watching (1 of 7) — Snares Islands
About one day after leaving the port of Bluff (New Zealand), finally we arrive at the first ‘port of call’. A full day at sea may sound like water …
Emperors of the White Continent
Five days after leaving home, finally we are there. The trip tom the white continent is by no means a quick or simple. From Amsterdam, the trip alr…