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Greetings from the South Atlantic!

BarryW

BarryW

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On the way to South Georgia on the expedition ship Silversea Wind. Met up with my son, who is the ships expedition photographer and the sea is rather choppy!

Not much to see at the moment but sea. I have, however, met an ex-USN aviator, flew F4’s and several other interesting people. Less than 200 guests on this ship of all ages.

So no posts or progress on the Border Lanc for a while.
 
How is the air quality Barry?
When I was there the visibility was amazing!!
 
A trip of a lifetime Barry. Enjoy and post a few photos, I'll not be jealous! ;) :smiling2: ;)
 
Jim R said:
A trip of a lifetime Barry. Enjoy and post a few photos, I'll not be jealous! ;) :smiling2: ;)
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Jim whist you're waiting. Here's a 1986 view of the South Atlantic!!! On the way from the. FI's to S. Georgia. A couple of 'bergs' thrown in for good measure!!
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Seen an Albatross yet? We used to see them regularly in the South Atlantic - you could watch them for hours and never see them flap their wings!
Dave
 
Enjoy the trip. Oh and a Happy Birthday!
 
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Dave Ward said:
Seen an Albatross yet? We used to see them regularly in the South Atlantic - you could watch them for hours and never see them flap their wings!
Dave
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Seen a few Dave…. The first icebergs yesterday as well.
 
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My younger son who is in charge of photography. Not what you usually get on a normal cruise, not ripping you off taking photos of you to sell you, no. His job is to help passengers with their own photography, he was briefing people yesterday on how to get better landscapes and wildlife photos. He takes after me in many ways, his public speaking is very good and has a way with people.

I might be able to get some photos of S G tomorrow to post, I hope. My problem is that I am still suffering from sciatica brought on by the 30 hour journey here. I cannot stand without groin pain or bend my knee, getting in to zodiacs will risk further damage setting back recovery. Fingers crossed.

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BarryW said:
On the way to South Georgia on the expedition ship Silversea Wind. Met up with my son, who is the ships expedition photographer and the sea is rather choppy!

Not much to see at the moment but sea. I have, however, met an ex-USN aviator, flew F4’s and several other interesting people. Less than 200 guests on this ship of all ages.

So no posts or progress on the Border Lanc for a while.
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Tell the truth - you were down at the Spur, admiring the collection of rubber boats and outboards when you were scooped up and got deported.....
Enjoy the voyage and the company....
Envious of Luton.
 
I hope your sciatica improves. It would be such a shame if it interfered with the trip.
 
BarryW said:
My younger son who is in charge of photography. Not what you usually get on a normal cruise, not ripping you off taking photos of you to sell you, no. His job is to help passengers with their own photography, he was briefing people yesterday on how to get better landscapes and wildlife photos. He takes after me in many ways, his public speaking is very good and has a way with people.

I might be able to get some photos of S G tomorrow to post, I hope. My problem is that I am still suffering from sciatica brought on by the 30 hour journey here. I cannot stand without groin pain or bend my knee, getting in to zodiacs will risk further damage setting back recovery. Fingers crossed.

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Looks a good lad, unlike some of the ferral animals we have in my area.
 
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Well at South Georgia. I opted out of a landing this morning because of ny sciatica. Got some good photos though.

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Penguins w/o ice, how strange. They seem quite tame though, or just uninterested.
 
End of the summer in South Georgia - breeding season over, so not that many penguins. Proper ice free penguins are found in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the tropical Galapagos
Dave
 
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Meet my new friend, he wanted to come and hug me but it’s not a good idea with all bacteria in their mouths a bite would mean evacuation to hospital in Port Stanley. This is before he stopped feeding and noticed me.
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At Gritvyken of Falkland War fame. Scout Helicopter anyone?
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minitnkr said:
Penguins w/o ice, how strange. They seem quite tame though, or just uninterested.
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There's actually a colony in Cape Town..... Boulders beach..... At one end there's a viewing platform looking down on the beach..... At the other end though, if you're willing to clamber over some rocks, you will find yourself not only walking amongst them but also swimming with them.

@BarryW just seen this Barry. A very cool looking trip!
 
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