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 Antarctica With Adventures by Disney:



“And now I can hardly believe that it was all true. Yet it was true —
gloriously so. I, too, have seen and known and learnt; I, too, have
companioned with the great souls who help to make our island history.
Sir Ernest Shackleton, Commander Frank Wild and the others, all great
of heart and fearless of soul, had been my shipmates and my friends. It
was a memorable year indeed, and for all time I know I must carry with
me a vision of tumbling waves by day and phosphorescent breakers in the
darkness; the grind and bellow of the closing pack, the rush and roar of
broken waters at the growlers' feet; the hushed noises of the seals as they
come to the surface in the still water of the pack; and always shall I see in
mind's eye the glory of the Antarctic night. And most poignant yet
inspiring of all my memories there is that of the lonely cross outlined
against the whirling drive of the South Georgian sleet, the sign which
remains to tell of the great spirit that led us forth and died, yet lives again,
as a magnet to draw the brave away from the sleek comforts of life into
that outer world of daring where men may gaze in awe upon the wonders
of the Lord.”   From Into the Frozen South by Scout James Marr

James Marr was one of two Boy Scouts who were on the Quest Expedition, which was Shackleton’s final Antarctica voyage. 




All in all a most excellent experience. The Adventure Guides, as they are called, did a great job of keeping things going and facilitating the trip. 

The Ponant Naturalists were great and exceeded my high expectations. The Ponant Crew and ship were excellent again beyond my expectations. 

Would I hesitate to travel again with Ponant, not at all. I accept ABD for the experience it is and roll with it.

In talking to other passengers who have been on other expedition cruises I am getting the overall feeling all are very equal in their offerings.

With that said, I am looking forward to our Arctic Trip in June of 2023 with AbD/Ponant. My research starts when we get home.

As the trip drew to a close, I tested positive for COVID. Straight to the Ships Doctors office for a Rapid PCR COVID test, which was positive. Then straight to our room for Quarantine. Fortunately we were moved to the Owners Suite for our time in quarantine.  Lynn tested positive the next day. We have spent our time reading, editing photos, watching some movies, watching activity and weather on the Ushuaia Harbour, and have been given access to the gym for an hour a day. If one must quarantine there is no better way.

The trip photos will be posted by 3/1, as I should have reliable faster Internet when we get home. They will be at: Soggy Moose Photos Antarctica Gallery