As most of you know, the doctors clipped my wings. I was advised to avoid flying and high altitudes just 1 week before departure, This would have been my 7th Continent as it is for several in our group of 24, however, at least 5 are missing from the photo shoot along with yours truly. Occasionally, I got a report as to how things were going and at times I must admit I was saddened to have missed such an epic adventure. A big thank you to Lucille, Juanita, Shonda and Barbara for sharing a few photos of their photos with me.
Antarctica, is the earth’s southern most continent. It contains the geographic South Pole. For comparison, it is nearly twice the size of Australia, 98% is covered by ice and on average it is the coldest, driest, windiest continent. 18 months ago When I mentioned this 14 night cruise to Karla Michelle; she gave her usual chuckle and said, “Mama Kat, the last time I heard that word I was in elementary school” . Lol. Well 23 brave souls thugged it out, flew to Buenos Aires, Argentina to join the Celebrity cruise ship to embark upon this amazing adventure.
Two photos you see are of Elephant Island — an ice covered mountainous island off the coast of Antarctica in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands in the Southern Ocean. It’s name was given by early explorers sighting elephant seals on its shores.
This will more than likely be it for Antarctica. I hope you enjoy the photos. I’m still recuperating and I’m determined not to miss my 4 trip next month to Vietnam. We will hit North, Central and South —- all so very different.
Stay tuned!
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