sunpsyche Posted February 19, 2023 #176 Share Posted February 19, 2023 24 minutes ago, KruseWay said: Loving this thread. How was the crossing and the temperatures? We will be on the Infinity starting next Saturday. Getting VERY excited!!!! We will be joining you and are also interested in the crossing and temperatures out on deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #177 Share Posted February 19, 2023 23 hours ago, allaboard713 said: How did you get so close? I also cropped the photos. For example, the top one was 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #178 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, KruseWay said: Loving this thread. How was the crossing and the temperatures? We will be on the Infinity starting next Saturday. Getting VERY excited!!!! 53 minutes ago, sunpsyche said: We will be joining you and are also interested in the crossing and temperatures out on deck. We have had by far the best weather of the Infinity cruises this year. Even at that, it will change several times a day, It is always windy on deck when the ship is underway. The crossing itself was and is very peaceful with an occasional reminder that it could be rougher. The first few days of the cruise were scorching hot and then cold, at least to me. Although on my balcony, when the sun was out, it was time to take the layers off at the Antarctic Peninsula. The good thing about layers is you can were the outter layers day after day and since nobody sees what you wear underneath, you are good there, too. 🙂 The key is definitely layers. Mittens over gloves isn't a bad plan, but I didn't have any mittens. I do have rechargeable hand warmers to stuff in pockets Heavy snow was predicted for Ushuaia, but didn't happen. I might have preferred that to the rain - but even the rain was intermittent. The only constant is change. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #179 Share Posted February 19, 2023 In case you don't see any, blue sky in Antarctica 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #180 Share Posted February 19, 2023 They opened the Helipad for us in both Antarctica and Elephant Island but it was more crowded than I liked. If you waited long enough, people would get cold and leave but there would often be a shift change at that point. On my balcony, I had plenty of room for binoculars, camera(s), etc., and quick access to shelter when desired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #181 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Back to Ushuaia. These are Blue Eyed Shags - not penguins. Penguins can't fly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #182 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Ditto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunpsyche Posted February 19, 2023 #183 Share Posted February 19, 2023 33 minutes ago, BlerkOne said: We have had by far the best weather of the Infinity cruises this year. Even at that, it will change several times a day, It is always windy on deck when the ship is underway. The crossing itself was and is very peaceful with an occasional reminder that it could be rougher. The first few days of the cruise were scorching hot and then cold, at least to me. Although on my balcony, when the sun was out, it was time to take the layers off at the Antarctic Peninsula. The good thing about layers is you can were the outter layers day after day and since nobody sees what you wear underneath, you are good there, too. 🙂 The key is definitely layers. Mittens over gloves isn't a bad plan, but I didn't have any mittens. I do have rechargeable hand warmers to stuff in pockets Heavy snow was predicted for Ushuaia, but didn't happen. I might have preferred that to the rain - but even the rain was intermittent. The only constant is change. Thank you @BlerkOnefor taking the time to respond. The coldest I’ve ever been in my life was on the helipad in Alaska and that has worried me a bit. Seems like I’m on the right track with layering and those hand and feet warmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #184 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Seals or sea lions? Celia will help you spot the differences - go to her presentations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted February 19, 2023 #185 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I'll be on the Infinity around the horn in March, so following. A quick question, if you don't mind - which Sheraton were the pictures from? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 19, 2023 Author #186 Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, abbydancer said: I'll be on the Infinity around the horn in March, so following. A quick question, if you don't mind - which Sheraton were the pictures from? Thanks, Sheraton Buenos Aries Convention Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted February 19, 2023 #187 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, BlerkOne said: Sheraton Buenos Aries Convention Center. Thanks. That's where we're staying and I think we'll have lounge access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmodog Posted February 19, 2023 #188 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Did you see whales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruseWay Posted February 19, 2023 #189 Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 hours ago, BlerkOne said: We have had by far the best weather of the Infinity cruises this year. Even at that, it will change several times a day, It is always windy on deck when the ship is underway. The crossing itself was and is very peaceful with an occasional reminder that it could be rougher. The first few days of the cruise were scorching hot and then cold, at least to me. Although on my balcony, when the sun was out, it was time to take the layers off at the Antarctic Peninsula. The good thing about layers is you can were the outter layers day after day and since nobody sees what you wear underneath, you are good there, too. 🙂 The key is definitely layers. Mittens over gloves isn't a bad plan, but I didn't have any mittens. I do have rechargeable hand warmers to stuff in pockets Heavy snow was predicted for Ushuaia, but didn't happen. I might have preferred that to the rain - but even the rain was intermittent. The only constant is change. Thanks so much for the quick and detailed response. We grew up in MinneSNOWta so we have a good feel for layering up. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 20, 2023 Author #190 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 hour ago, gizmodog said: Did you see whales? Yes, but most were always on the other side of the ship! Story of my life. But I did see a number of them. Honestly, I would have to say I was a little disappointed in how many, given my expectations. But the food is so plentiful that the humpbacks, for example, don't have to bubble net feed like you can see in Alaska. OTOH, the weather was really incredible, and we're going to Hawaii on a land cruise in a few months and Alaska in September. I can't see penguins there (although puffins are related, Celia says) Luck is involved, including if you are at the right place at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 20, 2023 Author #191 Share Posted February 20, 2023 51 minutes ago, KruseWay said: Thanks so much for the quick and detailed response. We grew up in MinneSNOWta so we have a good feel for layering up. 🙂 MSP. The only airport where I have seen ice and snow machinery on display instead of automobiles. Be careful you don't overheat! Our temps weren't below freezing - no ice on the decks or they wouldn't open the helipad, but the windchill can be something else. For others, the hands and feet are what will feel the cold first. And cheeks, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 20, 2023 Author #192 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 hour ago, gizmodog said: Did you see whales? I have to work on these, including cropping, but that will be later... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 20, 2023 Author #193 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Uploads are sometimes failing again, so Oh Well. Early day tomorrow in the Falklands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalklandFolk Posted February 20, 2023 #194 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Hi, If someone needs an accredited guide with 4x4 vehicle for your tomorrow’s visit on Falkland Islands please send me a PM as I have the last minute cancellation. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allaboard713 Posted February 20, 2023 #195 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Blerkone, I keep checking to see if you posted photos yet. Can’t wait to hear about Falklands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 21, 2023 Author #196 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Falklands were colder than I was expecting and started out a little rainy, but then the sun eventually came out. I went to Volunteer Point. That is all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare BlerkOne Posted February 21, 2023 Author #198 Share Posted February 21, 2023 AFAIK, and could tell, ALL of the trips to Volunteer Point by any vendor are virtually the same. People seem to talk about Patrick Watts a lot, and his company seems to be the biggest, but there are several others and even some independents. It's not a great plan, but you even might be able to book something at the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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