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The Heat is Up!

by Sharrie

I love icebergs.What can I say? They stimulate my imagination... sooooo cold & yet (mind my language) bloody beautiful! It's almost aphrodisiac! Oops, what kind of description is that? I am sure I learned that word on VT! We need censorship! ;-)Ok, I did some "serious" reading while onboard... bored while I was on Drake Passage. It was said by some expert, not me, that the temperature has been increasing by 2.5 deg. C every year for the last 20 years. The consequences? Figure that out & you'll be the Nobel Prize Winner of 2005! ;-)

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Antarctica the Continent

by Sharrie

Antarctica is a mystery.Most have not seen an image of it or has heard anything distinctive other than it being very cold.It's by far the least well known of the world's land masses since its discovery & exploration have been very recent.Antarctica made up 10% of this planet's land surface! (Huge eh?!). It was sighted as recently as 1820 (though not confirmed) & 1899 has its first residence (men, I mean).B4 1925, only 5% of Antarctica has been explored.How many have visited?Well under 200,000.& now, we formed part of this rarity. :-)

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Purity

by Sharrie

Pure & Pristine... that's Antarctica.One's love for it is beyond nationalities & beyond characters. It's within each & everyone of us, I think. What can I say? I just am very romantic where icebergs are concerned. Not penguins, not seals, not whales...but icebergs.Come to think of it, they are just water in another form.Now, as philosophical as I'm ;-), tell me, love ... is there another form?

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Crazy... & it's not a song ;-)

by Sharrie

When u think u've seen it all, just a turn & the entire pix changes.It's even more dynamic than a person's personality. It's ever changing & it's fluid.It's one where u put meaning to everyone u see. YOUR'S!It's more fun too... 'coz it doesn't talk back. & sometimes it just rolled over & split into new formations.

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Icebergs Crazeeeeee

by Sharrie

Icebergs... icebergs... icebergs... icebergs...So much so I think I'll melt in them, hehe... Finding the different shapes & sizes.Be amazed at what's around the corner.Always surprised...Always delightful...Always inspirational...??? Iceberg inspirational?Why not? It's an art, is it not?Nature's sculpture. Most inspirational!

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Bill, Brad, Trip

by Sharrie

Bill & Brad made me laugh, a great deal :-)They are funny & have lots of stories from their world trips.Lucky fellas to be able to see the world as part of the package for their job.Trip woke us all up with his soothing voice & is a great leader. He's very hands-on for an Expedition Leader. I think that's an excellent attitude. He also has his fair share of travels & thanks for sharing the Panama adventure. It was great hearing his stories too!

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Lots of penguins

by Sharrie

Errrrrr, I think you've to like the penguins one way or another.They are practically your neighbors.No problem for me.I love them.I think they are the cutest little things on Earth in the animal kingdom :-)But we were told they are sneaky.Well, they are surely not shy.In fact, they put up a great show when we were there.I think even Brad was enchanted, lol...He must have "murder" films on them lots (well, it's the Hongkongers' way of saying "wasting" films).Brad will understand... he knows how to play Mahjong! I'm impressed :-)))Ooops, my colleague actually wanted me to bring home a penguin for him! Will pictures do? I've loads of them!& to prove my love for them, I'll be back for more of these little fellas next time! Quark Expedition is the key ;-)

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Introducing the professionals...

by Sharrie

B. & B. - you'll hear lots about them here. Brad & Bill.They were fun to be around... entertaining & with a great sense of humor (the American kind, & I think I understand that quite well ;-) ).I think we all get on well, yes?B & B actually own a film production company & go on board cruises for free & instead got paid for "shooting" penguins. Can u believe that? Some people have all the luck in the world!May I have a part time job, please? ;-)

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Oh well, u might get lucky...

by Sharrie

Besides icebergs & penguins, there are other passengers naturally ;-)This photo of Damien is one of my favorites.I think I did great with it... don't u think?Ahem, this is one of the photos taken b4 we hit that 35-ft wave ;-) Poor Damien...Anyway, may be Damien is already a VTer. Told him to join the club b4 heading out for Rio.

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Other than the penguins...

by Sharrie

Icebergs are probably the most common things sighted here in the waters surrounding Antarctica.I've always been fascinated by these sculpted ice. They come in all forms & shapes & are the most beautiful objects one will chance on in our lifetime.To me, they are even more fascinating than whatever wildlife there's out there in the wintery cold.One has to respect these fragile & yet capable of sinking ships ice!If you think about it, it's amazing how much power they have! Our first sighting of the iceberg is one of the most special moment.It's afterall the very 1st!For some, it's their first iceberg in their lifetime.It wasn't mine, though it's equally impressive.One of the largest one I've ever seen & got close to.

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Q:  I am hoping to do an Antarctica expedition next Dec,Jan or Feb. I have been reading various forums on the best types of ships... 

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A: Bookmark. I didn´t laugh. I think(knowing nothing, it is just a "feeling") it is almost imposible to go on a budget to such a "unique" place. I guess, that if you... 

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