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A bird's-eye view of Ushuaia’s Andes mountains.
Boarding the plane to Ushuaia also known as the "End of the World"
Iglesia de la Merced Catholic church
The sun's out in Puerto Harberton
A sneak peek of the harbor from my hotel window!
Finally in Ushuaia, the "End of the World".
Another big sign on the other side of the Harbor.
An hour long drive with these views to Estancia Harberton
Arriving at the entrance of Estancia Harberton, and saw this signage.
A view of the Bridges houses from the little port (Puerto Harberton) in Estancia Harberton.
Martillo Island is a Penguin paradise.
A semi-rigid inflatable boat, often referred to as a Zodiac to get to Isla Martillo.
Isla Martillo is also a haven for birds like the Upland Goose.
Houses at Estancia Harberton
Vegetable garden at Estancia Harberton
More views from the beautiful garden at Estancia Harberton.
Whale bones laid outside the Acatushun Museum in Estancia Harberton
Additional views of the houses and surroundings at Estancia Harberton.
The Acatushun Museum of Southern Birds and Marine Mammals
A glimpse of the view outside the museum.
A rare sight spotting a King penguin on Martillo Island!
A Gentoo penguin pauses along the shoreline of Isla Martillo.
Magellanic Penguins by the shores of Isla Martillo.
A closer look at the Gentoo penguins and a King penguin on Martillo Island.
At Isla Martillo, with penguins nesting in their burrows in the background.
Walking with the penguins in Martillo Island
A Magellanic penguin and her little chick on Martillo Island
A curious Magellanic Penguin at Isla Martillo
A Gentoo penguin showing off for the camera at Martillo Island
Here we go! Finally making my way onto the M/V Plancius—let the adventure begin!
Excited to finally step onto the M/V Plancius, my floating home for the next 2 weeks.
A red wooden house in Ushuaia.
The M/V Plancius, our floating home for the next two weeks.
First ice sighting!
Every moment here feels like a postcard!
Sunburned after a day of mountaineering at Danco Island
Soaking up the sun at Danco Island!
Embracing the chill and thrill of camping in one of the most remote places on Earth!
Kayaking in the calm waters of Dorian Bay and Damoy Point.
This photo was taken by my roommate, who was behind me in our double kayak, guiding us along.
Camping in Antarctica is a chilly but unforgettable experience. (Here at Lefevre Point, Doumer Island)
Blessed with great weather while kayaking at Dorian Bay and Damoy Point.
My kayaking view from the front, nothing but calm water and epic scenery.
More front-seat views from our kayaking adventure at Wiencke Island.
This view of the polar sun… I’m speechless.
Midnight light in Antarctica. Unreal.
Every sunset in Antarctica feels like a dream.
Still glowing, even in the middle of the night.
Posing with the icy peaks of Jougla Point in the background.
A photo of the M/V Plancius floating in Antarctica, waiting for us..
An iceberg around Pleneau Bay.
Close up view of the iceberg around Pleneau Bay.
A crabeater seal resting on an iceberg
Pleneau Bay lives up to its name, the 'Iceberg Graveyard.'
Big, still icebergs in Pleneau Bay.
Chunks of ice scattered near Peterman Island.
Ice formations surrounding Pleneau Bay.
more floating ice in the Antarctic Peninsula
Beautiful ice formations around Pleneau Bay
More of Pleneau Bay where icebergs rest.
Adélie penguins having fun on the floating iceberg.
Icebergs scattered around Pleneau Bay.
More ice formations scattered around Pleneau Bay.
More icy structures in view at Pleneau Bay.
t’s barbecue night on the ship and this is the view from the deck.
Post-bbq chill? Found the warmest spot with a view on the Plancius
Where time stands still and the sun lingers.
A giant iceberg at Wilhelmina Bay.
Heading down after summiting Danco Island.
Landing in Base Brown
View outside the Acatushun Museum
Preparing to Kayak in Antarctica.
Reached the summit of Danco Island.
Camping at Lefévre Point, Doumer Island
Penguin post office box.
Camping at Lefévre Point, Doumer Island
Mail delivery, Antarctic-style.
Zodiac cruising in Antarctica.
Sleeping on snow in Antarctica.
From a distance, the ice covered the Zodiac so completely that it looked like the people were floating on ice.
Zodiac cruising in Antarctica.
Loving the blue reflections on the water.
Onboard the M/V Plancius on our way to Antarctica!
A scenic view of Ushuaia Harbor, the southernmost port in the world.
A moment of quiet awe, gazing down at Orne Harbour.
a resting crabeater seal at Peterman Island.
Beautiful Weather at Paradise Bay.
Summit reached: Mountaineering on Danco Island
A view of the Almirante Brown Station from afar.
A lone Adélie penguin on ice.
Cruising on a zodiac at Paradise Bay.
An ice cream like ice sculpture at Wilhelmina Bay.
A Gentoo penguin gazes out toward the horizon.
Resting seals at Neko Harbour
The Seven Sisters at Wiencke Island.
Seen from a distance, Port Lockroy sits quietly in the Antarctic landscape.
Departing Doumer Island, view from onboard as we sailed away.
Gentoo Penguins by the shore at Dorian Bay/Damoy Point.
Iceberg cave photos
We spotted a leopard seal on an iceberg.
An otherworldly ice cave scene.
Looking out over the icy expanse from Petermann Island
Soft light and clouds cast a quiet mood over Petermann Island.
A thriving colony of Adélie penguins on Petermann Island.
At Petermann Island, a Gentoo and a Chinstrap penguin shared a quiet moment, each balanced on a separate stone.
Step by step, three Gentoo penguins waddle up the slope.
Icy giants of Antarctica with the three small penguins spotted below when you zoom in.
Made it to the top of Danco Island, what a view!
The view as we climbed toward the top seemed endless.
Zigzagging our way up to the summit of Danco Island.
The icy giants of the sea, viewed from Brown Island.
A snowy pathway leading through the untouched beauty of Brown Island.
Paradise Bay in perfect symmetry: the landscape and its reflection in the calm waters.
An ice cave at Paradise Bay
Ice everywhere, sea, land, and sun at Paradise Bay.
Zodiac cruising around Paradise bay.
One look at Paradise Bay and the name makes perfect sense.
A view of Brown Station from the Zodiac.
Big ice formations at Paradise bay.
Gentoo penguins, at home between rock and ice.
The quiet beauty of still water always leaves me in awe.
A determined Gentoo penguin climbing the rugged slopes.
A cute trio of Chinstrap penguins at Palaver Point.
Our sleeping bags for camping.
Spotted the Ocean Tramp, an expedition sailboat.
A Chinstrap penguin at Orne Harbour.
Kayaking next to a towering iceberg in the calm waters of Dorian Bay.
A perfect window view of Antarctica. Who wouldn’t love waking up to this view?
A stunning view of Antarctica from my cabin window.
Whale bones lying at Jougla Point.
Cruising through the Peltier Channel, with the Seven Sisters of Wiencke Island in the distance.
Port Lockroy, quietly tucked away in the icy landscape, viewed from afar.
Landing at Jougla Point on our way to see whale bones and penguins.
The Chinstrap Penguin colony at Palaver Point.
Taking in more views from Palaver Point.
The view from Palaver point on our way to see Chinstrap penguins colony.
Exploring the remote shores of Spert Island.
Navigating the rugged beauty of Spert Island.
Threading our way through the narrow passage of Spert Arch, the nature’s gateway.
Zodiac ride through Spert Arch.
Spert Arch on Spert Island.
More icebergs surrounding the waters near Spert Island.
Giant icebergs drift around Spert Island.
A rare glimpse of Spert Island.
Nature’s icy masterpieces at Spert Island.
Ice sculptures carved by nature at Spert Island.
The volcano buried much of it, but pieces of the old whaling life are still here.
Rusted tanks and broken buildings, what's left of life here long ago at Whalers Bay.
Snapshots of our landing on Brown Island, on our way to explore the surroundings of Almirante Brown Station.
A sweeping view from the top of Brown Island, overlooking the Almirante Brown Station.
A Gentoo penguin alone on a floating iceberg by Orne Harbour.
The smoky haze of Deception Island.
Deception Island looks empty now.
A quiet place with a powerful past at Deception Island, the volcano buried much of it.
Whale bones at Jougla Point.
My first full view of the Antarctica Peninsula by Wilhelmina Bay.
Unexpected Path, Unforgettable Place: Antarctica Basecamp
  1. Unexpected Path, Unforgettable Place: Antarctic Basecamp
  2. Getting There: The Start of the Adventure
  3. Exploring Estancia Harberton and Martillo Island: A Perfect Day Trip
  4. Life Onboard: A Cozy Floating Basecamp
  5. Crossing the Drake: Embracing the Challenge
  6. Exploring Antarctica: Zodiac Adventures and Landings
  7. The Ultimate Antarctic Adventures: Kayaking
  8. The Ultimate Antarctic Adventures: Mountaineering
  9. Camping Under the Antarctic Sky: A Night I'll Never Forget
  10. Antarctica Through My Eyes: What I Took Away from My Adventure

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