Comments on: To Antarctica or Not? https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/ Travel That Cares for Our Planet and Its People Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:35:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lizzy https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-1388390 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:08:22 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-1388390 I think you should go. It is an amazing place.

]]> By: Keyi https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-25285 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:54:58 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-25285 This is a very good article. I’m using the information off this for my exam. Thanks!

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-13313 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:09:41 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-13313 @bernadine: I’m really thankful for your comments and the back and forth. I think it’s helpful for anyone reading — and choosing to visit Antarctica — to have multiple perspectives and options.Scientists, researchers and explorers all add a fascinating dimension to the place – I’m glad that you had the opportunity to interact with research scientists and understand their history as part of your journey. And that’s very cool you had a chance to walk amongst the King Penguins. When I return, I’d love to experience the Falklands and South Georgia Island. I suspect the wildlife would be overwhelming.

]]> By: bernadine martin https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-13229 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:53:56 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-13229 Hello Danial and thanks for the comments. but I did enjoy the view from above – like as standing on a hill and seeing the panoramic view all around you. I walked among the King penguins in the Falklands (getting to Volunteer Point was like going through Drake Passage on a very very rough day), had the opportunity to walk among other varieties as wellas see them from the ship – e saw orcas, humpbacks, and the many birds that flew so close to our heads. I have some wonderful pictures. I had one posted on the MSNBC web page for a while. The ship spent a night offshore from a research center and some of the divers and scientists came aboard for the night and gave a great lecture in the evening. We sent them back the next day with their Zodiac laden with fresh fruits and vegetables. We picked up one scientist whose contract was up and dropped a replacement for the coming A. winer. We had naturalists on board as well as a fantastic ice master. So I really didn’t feel like I missed anything. Since I live in Northern MN about 10 blocks from Lake Superior and 150 miles from the Boundary Canoe Waters I get plenty of ice, snow and below zero temperatures. Myselft, I would like to do both. experiences – large and small ship. I’m saving my small boat trip for the Arctic.

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-13163 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:30:00 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-13163 @bernadine: Thanks for your comment. I’m glad to hear that you had a great experience in Antarctica. It is truly a special place. For the benefit of other readers, I’d like to respond to the two issues you raised:
1) Seeing more from the upper decks of a big ship vs. a small ship. I’m inclined to believe that the immensity of Antarctica and its waters can most fully be appreciated on a small ship. Having said that, a ship that is a bit larger probably affords some other benefits (safety, for example). However, I cannot believe that you’ll see more from the upper deck of a big ship than the upper deck of a small ship. If your big ship is 10-12 stories high, perhaps you get more of an aerial view of some of the islands and some of the land, but we didn’t feel like any of our views were at all obscured on our 120 passenger ship.
2) Stepping on shore. Here, I’m going to have to completely disagree. Having stepped on shore of both islands and the actual continent below/south of the Antarctic Circle (so, mainly ice) and above/north of the Antarctic Circle, I’d suggest that landings are critical to experiencing the continent in all its dimensions: the landscape (mountains, inland ice floes), wildlife (penguins, seals and birds) and the history (all the Antarctic research stations, both active and inactive). The only other experience that competes with actual landings are zodiac cruises through inlets and ice floes.
Having said all this, any opportunity to go to and experience Antarctica is likely worth the effort.

]]> By: bernadine martin https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-12847 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:23:31 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-12847 I like cruising and just came back from the Antarctica in February. It was my best cruise ever. And I’d do it again in a minute. I went on a big cruise ship and didn’t feel I missed a thing. With a larger ship you can see a lot more from the upper decks than a small ship – and it is cheaper than the smaller ones. Didn’t get to step on shore, but nothing there to step on shore for. Absolutely spectacular scenary

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-11790 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:40:23 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-11790 Hi everyone, we posted the first of a series of stories about our Antarctica journey and will continue for the next few days (penguins up next!). You can check out the list of stories here (from old to new):
A Journey to Antarctica

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-11501 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:08:57 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-11501 @Tim: Great to hear from you. For us, this trip has been fantastic — it definitely rates very highly. I won’t say it’s the best, for of the better adventures we’ve had, each offers something a bit different.

Regarding your kids and their comfort zone, I think it’s a matter of exposure and encouragement. Some experience or taste could also come along that will flip their adventure and curiosity buttons…and they’ll be off.

The process will be fun to witness, I’m sure. It’s always interesting to hear what life events have motivated and inspired people to live outside their comfort zones and seek adventure in life.

]]> By: Tim Saunders https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-11037 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:13:59 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-11037 Hey Dan,

I think this is the coolest adventure yet. I really admire what you and Audrey are doing and feel lucky that I get to follow your adventures in words and pictures.

My kids are watching the movie Up! again for the 100th time…and I hope they, too, get the same desire for adventure and living outside their comfort zone.

Safe travels and enjoy as you know how to do.

Best,

Tim

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/to-antarctica-or-not/#comment-10804 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:34:30 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=3522#comment-10804 For those interested, you can follow our Antarctica trip as we go:

Stream of select photos (we’ll upload more when we got back on unfrozen land):
https://uncorneredmarket.com/photos/tag/dna2antarctica/page1/
Twitter hash-tag for the trip:
http://twitter.com/search?q=%23dna2antarctica
Our Facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/UncorneredMarket

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