"The Last Southern Frontier" Antarctica by lihue


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Although my trip to Antarctica was in 1992 I still recall this place as one of the most spectacular sceneries. There are just 60 days a year where the weather is fine, the sky is clear and the ocean is calm and I was so lucky to get 7 of these 60 days. Please scroll down and share my memories ...

This is MS Vistamar, the cruise liner that brought us to here after a 5 days journey, startet at Punta Arenas/Chile, following the Beagle Canal, passing Cape Hoorn, crossing the Drake's Passage and finally reaching the Antarctica mainland at the Palmer peninsula.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Majestic, fascinating and just wonderful
  • Cons:No Con's - but help to keep this place unique
  • In a nutshell:An unforgettable experience!
  • Last visit to Antarctica: Feb 1992
  • Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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    Sininen Mar 8, 2006 at 8:05 AM Report Abuse

    What can I say? I am speechless after travelling with you through Antarctica. Great page, great place. Maybe one dya I can make it there...dreams, dreams. Happy birthday from Finland, Sini

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    tini58de Jan 8, 2004 at 2:58 PM Report Abuse

    That page looked completely different to me after having been there myself! What a fascinating landscape!

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    maryamy Sep 4, 2003 at 12:43 PM Report Abuse

    Oh, wow! A great page, with wonderful pictures and tips. You are right we must try to leave it as nature intended. Thank you.

  • Achikochi Aug 3, 2003 at 7:35 PM Report Abuse

    Great page! I came here for a quick refreshment, since it's 31 degrees in Tokyo right now and very mushi-atsui (humid) and - it worked!

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    Deefstes Jul 8, 2003 at 6:00 AM Report Abuse

    Whoa Uli, this is an incredible page. The series on the calving of an iceberg is simply astounding! Very well done.

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    iandsmith Jul 8, 2003 at 4:11 AM Report Abuse

    How can you have an "Off the Beaten Path" section in Antarctica?? I thought it ALL was! Very interesting.

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    pretty33555 Jul 8, 2003 at 3:58 AM Report Abuse

    cute pinguins, sweet seals gorgeous views:)))) extraordinary trip;-) btw:)

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    edachsund Mar 12, 2003 at 8:36 PM Report Abuse

    Amazing page. wow!

  • orlmagic Feb 17, 2003 at 8:00 PM Report Abuse

    Very nice photos from a great experience, how long on land did you get?

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    KaiM Jan 19, 2003 at 9:46 AM Report Abuse

    Amazing page!! Great photos. Must have been a wonderful experience

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