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The Antarctic region
Until very recently Antarctica was accessible only to the men and women of meticulously planned scientific expeditions.
Such hardy individuals still exist, but fortunately for those with the pioneering spirit burning brightly in their soul, there are opportunities for others to visit the Seventh Continent. Following strict environmental guidelines, small groups on expedition vessels can now follow in the footsteps of those explorers and navigate through sea sculpted bergs and crumbling glaciers to discover sights rarely seen by humanity.
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Thank you so much for the hard work you put in to enable two old codgers to fulfil a dream, everything was perfect and the slick approach of the team was very impressive, I can never top this trip, I hope they never allow big cruise ships to Antarctica. John Cureton
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I've been feeling too depressed and grumpy to even drop you a line to thank you. It was a truly amazing experience. To think I nearly didn't go! So, a reverse culture shock and post-trip blues has set in, and a huge
The fifth largest continent, Antarctica covers 5.3 million square miles, most of which is covered by a permanent ice cap. Much of the continent is inaccessible, but during the short summer the pack ice opens and this harsh and inhospitable environment plays host to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Millions of penguins, petrels and albatrosses breed here, seals laze on ice floes, and whales indulge Zodiacs benignly under virtual 24 hour daylight. Some choose to visit just the Peninsula, others to venture further beyond the circle, and those with more time may go to the Falklands and South Georgia. Whatever the choice, this wilderness will attract like no other.
sense of loss as I am missing my Polar family: i.e. the staff, ship, crew, Zodiacs and wildlife. Lyn Hughes
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