Postcard Paradigms

Thought of and gratitude for all the help I've had along the way.

Tale of a last excursion at sea through a narrow passageway. Final docking in our destination point, Puerto Natales.

The hike to the Bernal glacier was one of our final and most scenic of our adventures in Antarctica and Patagonia. Enjoy the full post here.

Navigation of Patagonian fjord with epic glacier views in heavy rainfall.

Meet some Chilean dolphins and then a tale of a scenic cruise around the Patagonian rain forest

In the afternoon on Jan 31, we landed at Ainsworth Bay for a peaceful nature walk. But first, we see the ship's garage.

An early Friday morning to Karukinka to visit elephant seals, hike through marshes and discover a majestic waterfall.

Description of navigating a windy and icy channel with scenic views of waterfalls, glaciers, and caves.

Incredible color contrast of ancient blue glaciers, lush forests, and our entry into Chilean fjords.

Description of the return journey from Antarctica to South America

Mostly Drake Lake this time... a little rocky on the return to Patagonia. Overall we lucked out!

Extensive landing and hike on Antarctic peninsula with interaction with a large penguin colony and nests.

Photos of close encounters with humpback whales and a hyperlapse video of the zodiac raft return to the main ship.

Have a small walk on deck, and experience an Antarctic wind blast while taking in the morning scenery.

Details of zodiac raft cruises of remote ice and rock formations. Interaction with a penguin colony at Cierva Cove.

Kayaking in Herbert Sound, followed up by a hike on James Ross Island. Interaction with seals and penguins.

Exploring islands in the Wedell Sea - interactions with adelie penguins, skuas, shags. Walking on sea ice!

Description of our first landing in Antarctica and first contact with Adelie penguins

A short stop in Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego Natural Park before boarding the National Geographic Resolution

Visits to the Metropolitan Park, Cerro San Cristobal, the Manuel Foster Observatory