Being in Antarctica is the closest I’ll ever come to visiting another planet. We survive only because of the comfort and provisions of our mothership (and let’s face it, we do more than survive!), but even she looks out of place here sometimes. Heading north means heading home. #meetthesouth #meetthenorth #lindbladexpeditions #drakepassage #antarctica #antarcticambassadors…
Post 1 of 2 Flatey Island. Year round population: 7 #meetthenorth #lindbladexpeditions #flatey #iceland #westiceland #boat #summerweather #north
(Post 1 of 2) I met this boat, the Necton, in Pond Inlet, Nunavut. The captain has been sailing around the world for two and a half years. “This is my once in a lifetime trip.” He’s currently with his son and two other seamen, all from the Netherlands. Soon, they will be in Greenland….
(Post 2 of 2) This disco ball has been passed between boats coming and going from Disko Bay, Greenland. The captain, Aldert Hesseling, his son Jurjen and crewmembers Jim and Huibrecht are crossing Baffin Bay right now. When will Aldert arrive home to the Netherlands after his round the world voyage? “October 31st at 3…
Supplies come to Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada aboard the cargo ship Avataq. They delivered 15 vehicles and 39 containers yesterday. I was invited aboard to see the cargo deck and meet the crew. Thank you to the captain for the wonderful visit. Thank you to the cook for the banana bread. More to come soon….