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Packing Lists: Dressing for the cold
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Luggage And Bags: Of all the holidays I’ve been on, I think this was the hardest to pack for! I had to consider:
- temperatures of 40 degrees and over in Buenos Aires where we spent the first couple of days
- temperatures well below freezing in the Antarctic itself
- dressy clothes needed for the two formal evening events on board ship
- casual comfortable clothing for the rest of the time
- and all in one suitcase as the cabins are small and space limited!
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: One thing that helped in all this planning was that a warm parka is provided to every traveller when you go on board, and this is yours to keep as a souvenir. So you don’t have to worry about taking a warm top layer – but you do need to leave space to take it home if you want it!
To combat the cold I took a couple of sets of silk thermal underwear for the landings, but with my other layers (and temperatures only just below freezing) I was really warm on our first trip in the zodiacs and didn’t bother wearing them again.
Another essential item is a pair of Wellington boots for landings. I was surprised at this requirement as I’d expected hiking boots or warm sheepskin boots to be needed. But when you realise that at some landing places it’s necessary to wade the last few feet in icy water you appreciate the reason for these boots.
Photo Equipment: If you use film, make sure you bring plenty – although the shop on board has supplies, prices are high. The same applies to batteries. For some wildlife photos a long lens is necessary but even without this you’ll get good shots of the penguins who, it seemed to me, couldn’t wait to pose for the tourists! I also recommend you bring binoculars for whale and bird spotting.
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What company did you cruise with? | globetrott Wed May 28, 2008 10:10 UTC
excellent infos and great pics bringing back a lot of great memories ! Marco Polo is a great ship ! Will see you in Karlsruhe ! | kyoub Thu Mar 6, 2008 15:57 UTC
Exciting experience, great photos, very interesting. The gentoo penguins are starting to migrate to the islands off Ushuaia. They must have heard that it is a bit warmer there. | volopolo Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:27 UTC
Nice pictures! Is it cold here? volopolo |
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