Monthly Archives: January 2010
This is our third day in Ocho Rios, coming here after enjoying our time in the mineral hot springs in Bath. Each area of Jamaica has its own uniqueness. Climbing the Dunn’s River Falls, over 600 feet from the Caribbean … Continue reading
We were privileged yesterday to worship at the International Worship Centre, the Negril New Testament Church of God. When we arrived the main level was already filled and we were ushered to the balcony where there were already more than … Continue reading
Yesterday our Highlights of Jamaica tour began. What a change of temperature a 4 + or – hour flight from Toronto or Philadelphia can make! We arrived to a sunny 33 Celsius or 93 Fahrenheit day. Audley, our favorite driver/guide, … Continue reading
After disembarking and saying goodbye to the crew of the MS Fram, we headed out on a morning tour of the National Park in Ushuaia and a bit of shopping before the flight to Buenos Aires. Tonight we will enjoy … Continue reading
This was the day we were a bit apprehensive about as we left the South Shetland Islands and headed out into the Drake Passage planning to reach Ushuaia in two days. The captain had advised us that a low pressure … Continue reading
As we head home everyone in the entire group is reflecting on the amazing adventures in the Antarctic. The beautiful weather we experienced was quite rare and a true blessing for this expedition. Many of the excursion team on the … Continue reading
Words are inadequate to describe the awe inspiring rugged beauty of the Antarctic scenery or the pervasive aroma as we approach various points of landing where perhaps there could be 3 breeds of penguins nesting together. The photographers are up … Continue reading
After 40 hours we have crossed the Drake Passage and arrived in the Shetland Islands at the northern edge of Antarctica. It has been a challenging two days for some of our group as the constant rocking of the boat … Continue reading
