Having another go at visiting Antarctica
We’ll definitely see loads of icebergs. Maybe even A23A which ran aground near South Georgia.
Oh the joys of being retired and finding someone available to mind the house and dog. As a result, we have been able to rearrange life and get ourselves to South America. Tomorrow (Argentina time) we head out for another expedition to Antarctic.
We’ll be on the same ship we were on last November (the one that didn’t get to Antarctica), and doing the same route but in reverse.
That means we’ll sail out of Ushuaia and head straight to the Antarctic Peninsula. After four days exploring there, it’s on to South Georgia and then another visit to Tristan da Cunha. We’ll finish in Cape Town, South Africa near the end of the month. I won’t have access to the blog until after Tristan da Cunha, but I hope to spend the days at sea bringing together some posts.
We expect plenty of sightings of whales, penguins, seals, birds and more. We might even see Iceberg A23A, the world’s largest iceberg, that recently ran aground near South Georgia.
Our compliments and heartfelt thanks to Swan Hellenic for helping us to join this return expedition. We highly recommend their professionalism, ship, crew and customer service.
P.S. Sorry I won’t be able to follow or comment on blogs until after Tristan da Cunha. Also won’t be able to reply to comments here from later today. Cheers to all.
I wonder if these two elephant seals will still be blocking/diverting this small creek
Where to next? 
Wow Peggy, safe travels, guys! This sounds so exciting. 😎
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Really looking forward to this expedition.
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I wish you guys a fabulous time!! 👍🏻😎
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Do have a wonderful time. The majesty of what you will see does make stupidity pale in significance.
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So right, so right.
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Excited for you and J to re-revisit Antartica (I hope). Can’t wait to see your photos. Keep safe and well. 🙂
This destination & cruise was originally on my Bucket List, but with chronic pain and ill-health it will forever remain a dream. Still, I can visit virtually through your eyes of course.
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Pleased we can take you along with us.
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Good luck and safe travels. I hope it works this time!
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We hope so too. Starting in Ushuaia certainly improves the prospects.
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Sister-in-law on a cruise now just left Antartica. The weather there is always uncertain, but I hope you have the smooth seas she had and see as much as she did.
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We expect the weather to be worse than it was in November, but there are also supposed to be more whales.
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Michelle saw whales, orcas, penguins, seals and some other birds. She said one whale was close enough that its “fishy breath” wafted up to her on deck.
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Now I’ll be expecting to experience ‘fishy breath’.
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Safe travels.
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Thanks Agnes.
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Here’s hoping you’ll actually make it to Antarctica this time! Enjoy every moment. Safe travels!
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Thanks trE. I’m pretty sure we’ll make it. Fingers crossed.
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🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
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Delightful!
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Thanks Dave.
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Sorry I missed the send off! Have a wonderful trip.
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Thanks Tony. We’ll see you on our return.
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Amazing
Thanks for sharing 🌹
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Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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Welcome dear
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Hi Peggy,
I hope everything goes smoothly this time and that you and John have a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing many photos.
Best wishes,
Louise
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Thanks Louise, hope the weather cools down for you.
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Wow, Happy and Safe Travels!
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Thanks so much.
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Good luck for this next round!!!
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Thanks, fingers crossed it all goes to plan.
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lovely to see you are still travelling Peggy. Will be fascinating to see these huge icebergs.
Dorothy
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Thanks Dorothy, this opportunity came out of the blue just a month ago.
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Amazing post!
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Thanks. Hope to add many more.
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I am sure you will enjoy it
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Thanks Derrick. We’re looking forward to it.
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Enjoy
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Thanks Sheree.
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I really hope it all works out wondefully for you this time, and look forward to reading about it and seeing the photos.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete. We’re hoping for the best.
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You are living the dream!
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Thanks, here’s hoping we get there this time.
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Good Luck, Peggy!!
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Have a Ball
X Kate
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Thanks Kate. Wish you could join us.
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Wishing you a GREAT journey
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks so much.
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Have a wonderful and safe trip! 🙂
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Thanks so much. We set sail in a few hours.
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Let’s not have any close encounters with those icebergs🤣
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We did see A23A but from a respectable distance.
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Looking forward to your stories and pictures! Maggie
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Loads of stories and pics to come.
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Great to see Poor John and yourself still enjoying travelling. You are an example to us all!
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Thanks Eamon. We’ll keep on, keeping on for as long as possible.
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It will be great to hear about your trip. Liesbet over at Roaming Around posted her similar trip. Just stunning.
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Thanks for the tip about Liesbet’s blog.
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Safe travels and happy exploring!
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All good so far, but rough seas today.
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Have a great trip.
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Thanks so much. Great so far.
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Hope you have a wonderful time!
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We are having an amazing time. Great sights plus fantastic crew and travelling companions.
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Hello LeggyPeggy and Pour John,
A nice surprise that you and Pour John are back to traveling and especially going to Antarctica for the third time. Stay safe, take lots of photos..
and post when you can!
Sy S.
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Thanks Sy. Hope to post about our travels soon.
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Have a great trip, Peggy! looking forward to your posts when you come back in touch with the world.
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Thanks Curt. Have a slight connection now, but posts to come.
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I’ll bet! Grin.
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So jealous, I am “only” about to do an Atlantic crossing
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Your crossing will be great too.
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Best of luck! May adventures abound! xxxxx
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Thanks Jean. Plenty of adventures and no disasters.
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This sounds like an absolutely incredible adventure! Wishing you smooth seas and amazing wildlife encounters along the way. Seeing Iceberg A23A up close would be incredible! Looking forward to reading all about your journey when you’re back online. Safe travels and enjoy every moment!
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We saw A23A. Impossible to imagine its real size. Rough seas today.
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Wow! That must have been absolutely surreal! 🌊❄️ I can only imagine how awe-inspiring it was to see A23A in person—it’s hard enough to grasp its size through photos. Hope you’re holding steady through the rough seas and still catching some incredible sights. Can’t wait to hear more about your adventure when you’re back online. Stay safe and enjoy every breathtaking moment!
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It was surreal and a long way away from us. Now at sea for four days.
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Godspeed.
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We have been blessed this time.
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That sounds like an absolutely incredible journey! Wishing you smooth sailing, breathtaking sights, and plenty of wildlife encounters along the way. I hope this expedition makes up for the last one that didn’t quite reach Antarctica. Looking forward to reading all about it once you’re back online. Safe travels! 🚢❄️🐧
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This has been sensational. Home in about one week.
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That sounds exciting! I bet you’re looking forward to being home soon. I hope you will share a blog post soon 🙂
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To be honest, I could keep going for another month.
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So exciting.🤓safe travels and enjoy this amazing adventure . We will be waiting g for updates🥰
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Thanks so much. I finally have internet so hope to post soon.
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I am working my way backwards, Peggy, but look forward to reading about the first voyage. I was just reading about the newly discovered life found under the broken iceberg – fantastic! The huge elephant seals are wonderful – fat with fish.
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The elephant seals really are huge.
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What an amazing trip!
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It was fabulous. Posting about it soon.
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What an incredible journey you have ahead, Peggy—wishing you fair seas and unforgettable sights! Iceberg A23A, whales, penguins, and the mysterious charm of Tristan da Cunha… it all sounds like a dream adventure. So glad you found a way to make the return trip happen. I’ll be eagerly looking forward to your posts once you’re back online. Safe travels, and cheers to Swan Hellenic for making it possible!
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Swan Hellenic has been absolutely outstanding in their service. We are home now and I have lots to report. Just getting through surgery fog.
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be well
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Can’t imagine traveling there! How great for you!
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It was an amazing trip.
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