"A huge experience in every way" was how Mike described both his experience and Antarctica itself. For example the South Pole is 2441 km South West of Tierra Del Fuego, the Southern tip of South America. Mike's trip was on a former Scandinavian ferry organised by G Adventures who proved most pleasant and efficient. Accommodation was in a four berth cabin with just one other person, even though he had paid for only a two berth cabin. The food was superb and the staff, largely Filipino crew with European officers very friendly and helpful. The trip from South America to the Weddell Sea took two and a half days. |
