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Seabird flying over a deep blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

A Slow Slog to the Falklands

Two Days Tuns into Three To avoid the worst of the winds—what we affectionately called the “purples”—the ship changed course. This detour added another day to our already two-day journey between South Georgia and the Falklands. Honestly, I was perfectly content staying in the cabin. I spent hours looking through the images and video from […]

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Distant icebergs and rocky formations silhouetted against a hazy, golden sky over the ocean.

Crossing the Scotia Sea: Two Days En Route to South Georgia

Finally, Some Down Time After leaving Elephant Island, it took us two full days of sailing across the Scotia Sea to reach South Georgia. These were quieter days, filled with lectures, naps, and the growing realisation that it’s impossible to avoid germs on a ship—I could feel a bit of a cold coming on. Despite […]

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