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Daily Archives: January 25, 2011
The Heart of the Ship
I was treated to a tour of the engine room yesterday. Believe it or not it is the cleanest place on the boat! The first picture shows the Chief Engineer, Mike (on the left) with one of his staff, Noli … Continue reading
Nature’s Best
One thing that strikes you and, indeed, gets deeply under your skin is the awesome beauty of this place. The combination of the sea, snow and glacier covered mountains, icebergs and the crystal clarity of the air yield unforgettable panoramas.I’ve … Continue reading
Sweet Victory @ Rothera
Yesterday we were at the British base at Rothera. This is a long-standing stop on the cruise and is highly anticipated by both the people on the Gould as well as the Brits. Many of us went ashore at 7:00 … Continue reading