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Antarctic Exploration February 2003, Part I

Posted on March 11, 2003 by Willi

16.2.03 0600 to 0910 We enjoyed the charter flight by Aerolineas Argentinas from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia with some 140 other passengers and staff on the Cruise. The new terminal in Ushuaia with a finger dock and other modern facilities … Continue reading →

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Antarctic Exploration February 2003, Part II

Posted on March 11, 2003 by Willi

Continuation of Part I Zodiac in ice at Paradise Bay, water temperature -2C, 20.2.03 Adele Penguins on ice about to jump into the icy waters A zodiac in front of a glacier. At summer’s end, the rocks became visible Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Antarctic Exploration February 2003, Part III

Posted on March 11, 2003 by Willi

Continuation of Part II About 700 king penguins make their home on Volunteer Point, on sandy and grassy land, never with ice, 26.2.03 The fat king penguin in the left foreground has an egg resting on his feet, covered by … Continue reading →

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