Abercrombie & Kent Travel Logs
Read about the experiences of Abercrombie & Kent travellers in their own words, and learn what makes an A&K journey so uniquely satisfying.
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
January 18, 2013 – At Sea, Drake Passage, Beagle Channel
We pulled back the curtains to a great expanse of sea in all directions. Conditions were very moderate, with just enough wind to create a gentle rocking motion. An occasional black-browed albatross made a pass by the ship, investigating the “unusual large grey object” plying its way northward through the Drake Passage. Reading a [...]
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
January 17, 2013 – At Sea, Drake Passage
The Drake Passage showed its kind face this morning, with only a gentle rocking of the ship as we steamed northwards. A dense fog enveloped the ship creating a mysterious feel to the morning, augmented by the fact that not a single bird was seen around the ship for several hours. Some of us [...]
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
January 16, 2013 – Port Lockroy, Neko Harbor
We began our final day in Antarctica with a walk out on deck to again soak in the incredible scenery here along the Antarctic Peninsula. Following breakfast, our rubber chariot sliced through the dark sea en route to Port Lockroy, with its huge mountains topped by wisps of clouds. We stepped ashore at one [...]
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