"The Real Land Down Under - Antarctica" French Southern and Antarctic Lands by cmstoos

French Southern and Antarctic Lands Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 61 photos

That's Wanda with the penguins - French Southern and Antarctic Lands

You Can't Get Tired of Penguins

Real life black and white is what the Antarctic is. The other colors is the incredible turquoise blue of the icebergs, and the bright red jackets of the tourists. And fortunately not much red.

You can see for miles and it's uncanny that the mountains you see eight miles away can be over 3000 feet. You can't just distance because there are no "markers" such as trees to put size in perspective.

Penguins, seals, and whales are the only motion in sight. There is such a clarity of air and water.

I would go again if I have the opportunity. If you want to see more pictures and get more details, send me an email

Pros and Cons

Pros:Pece and Beauty
Cons:Limited window of travel
In a nutshell:Awesome - DO IT !

Last visit to French Southern and Antarctic Lands: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Nov 3, 2003
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Clipper Cruise in Antarctica - French Southern and Antarctic Lands

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Cruisng between the icebergs - French Southern and Antarctic Lands

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RowanGBR Jan 8, 2004 at 1:34 PM

I want to go!! Looks amazing - I hope your boat was small enough that you got plenty of time to play with the penguins!!
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genispp Nov 5, 2003 at 3:09 PM

Beautiful page. I like your photos