Trend Posted September 30, 2019 #126 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Thank you again, yes I know what you are saying as we had things similar happen when in past cruises I organized small group tour. Done with that we spend the money where we can and go on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted September 30, 2019 Author #127 Share Posted September 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, Trend said: Thank you again, yes I know what you are saying as we had things similar happen when in past cruises I organized small group tour. Done with that we spend the money where we can and go on our own. We have had some lovely small groups and made some lifelong friends traveling but it doesn't always work . In Iceland in June we went with a group with a photographer in each of the three couples and it was great in a 12 passenger van . In another place we booked a private tour and did ask another couple if they wanted to join us . " Too expensive ", was the reply . Their tour got cancelled and so they joined us . We were packed in the center seats while he sat up front and she had the whole back seat . They could care less about photos and did want to wait for us to take any . We had requested an early start and it was ignored putting us behind 3 buses . The light was great in several places but the guide wouldn't stop until later when the light wasn't good ( blinding light in your face instead of at your back ) . Lesson learned ! A different guide next time and we have booked almost all of our tours on our own . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted October 1, 2019 #128 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Yes I have had a good one that I planned in Halong Bay but still had two in our group of 10 back out at the last min, yes costing us all more. Luckily we had an amazing time that could only be done in a larger group as I hired a Junk for an amazing day and everyone was willing to put in the extra money. Just found it is a gamble and you can not get the time back. I have planned some successful unusual ones in out of the way places but after the last ones of people backing out and paying the initial deposit I am not up for that anymore so thanks for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 1, 2019 Author #129 Share Posted October 1, 2019 16 hours ago, Trend said: Yes I have had a good one that I planned in Halong Bay but still had two in our group of 10 back out at the last min, yes costing us all more. Luckily we had an amazing time that could only be done in a larger group as I hired a Junk for an amazing day and everyone was willing to put in the extra money. Just found it is a gamble and you can not get the time back. I have planned some successful unusual ones in out of the way places but after the last ones of people backing out and paying the initial deposit I am not up for that anymore so thanks for all your help. You're welcome . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 1, 2019 Author #130 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Penguins close up the fence separates the animals and people Large noisy groups tend to scare them away That's why we went early and stayed later , it's a better quality relationship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 2, 2019 Author #131 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Penguin parade and the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted October 3, 2019 #132 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Which spot was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 3, 2019 Author #133 Share Posted October 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, Trend said: Which spot was this? This was Punto Tombo about 2 hours from the ship . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted October 3, 2019 #134 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Thanks again you are a wealth of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 3, 2019 Author #135 Share Posted October 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Trend said: Thanks again you are a wealth of information. You're welcome . Information maybe , wealth ? My bank account and charge card say no . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted October 3, 2019 #136 Share Posted October 3, 2019 You are so funny, which port did you take this tour from and who did you use? Were you happy with them as I have read some of the vehicles and drivers are not so conscientious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 3, 2019 Author #137 Share Posted October 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Trend said: You are so funny, which port did you take this tour from and who did you use? Were you happy with them as I have read some of the vehicles and drivers are not so conscientious. Well maybe . This was from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo with Max from Sentir Patagonia . It's a long walk on the pier and about a mile each way to penguins . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted October 3, 2019 #138 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Not a problem for us but others have mentioned in reviews about drivers speeding on gravel roads. I keep saying it but thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 3, 2019 Author #139 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) You're welcome . Edited October 3, 2019 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 3, 2019 Author #140 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Swimming videos : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 4, 2019 Author #141 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Some of the birds were relaxing and others calling out and some were looking for a nice fat chick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 5, 2019 Author #142 Share Posted October 5, 2019 and all too soon it was time to start making our way back to the ship We also saw some small rodents here under the brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 6, 2019 Author #143 Share Posted October 6, 2019 We asked Max if there was somewhere that he could stop for a photo of the Zaandam in port so he stopped across the water We had a guest on the bulbous bow of the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 7, 2019 Author #144 Share Posted October 7, 2019 As we left the pier in Puerto Madryn we had an escort service to show us the way out Video clips : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 8, 2019 Author #145 Share Posted October 8, 2019 A dolphin and birds feeding It looked like a hurricane in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted October 13, 2019 #146 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I knew this thread was going to end sometime, I was hoping that it wouldn't, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 13, 2019 Author #147 Share Posted October 13, 2019 50 minutes ago, Nitemare said: I knew this thread was going to end sometime, I was hoping that it wouldn't, though. Thank you , what a nice thing to say . We do have a lot of photos that we didn't edit or use so we may go thru them and post them when we can before this years cruises begin to Antarctica . Here's a couple . Tabular icebergs Ice cubes Penguins with a snowball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted October 14, 2019 #148 Share Posted October 14, 2019 That bird photo is incredible. This was the best thread on this board in the 2 years I've been following it. You told your story so well and had such amazing photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 14, 2019 Author #149 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Nitemare said: That bird photo is incredible. This was the best thread on this board in the 2 years I've been following it. You told your story so well and had such amazing photos. Thank you so much for your kind words , they are much appreciated ! I think I have a video of those birds flying around the ship - they were fast . A couple of times they landed in the ice water . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted October 14, 2019 Author #150 Share Posted October 14, 2019 More birds in Antarctica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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