27 Jan 2014
Memories of Nimrod and Terra Nova
Yesterday we landed at the German Polar Research Gondwana Station, on the Antarctic continent and encountered 3 Emperors Penguins during our visit.
_shackleton's_hut_cape_royds.jpg "Shackleton's Hut")
Early this morning we arrived at Ross Island and made landings at Cape Royds where we visited Shackleton's hut from the Nimrod Expedition 1907-1909 and Cape Evans to view Scott's Hut from the Terra Nova Expedition 1910-13. We were very fortunate to encounter beautiful weather and see the Mount Erebus volcano in the distance, silhouetted against a bright blue sky. Everyone enjoyed a great day examining the huts of explorers from the Heroic Era of Antarctic Exploration and artefacts magnificently conserved and restored by the Antarctic Heritage Trust.
24 Jan 2014
Our expeditioners have experienced the jewel that is Macquarie Island (fondly known as ‘Macca’) over the last two days. Appetites whetted with info…READ MORE
24 Jan 2014
We are now pushing our way through sea ice approaching Cape Adare in Antarctica on the day those interested in Antarctic history will know that Norwe…READ MORE
22 Jan 2014
We have spent the past 2 days at sea sailing south from Macquarie Island through the Furious Fifties and today enjoyed a sunny, calm day. Everyone w…READ MORE
