by Anne Maczulak | Aug 3, 2023 | 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the Field
Drake’s Dance: Unraveling Antarctic Realities and the Enigma of Penguins Crossing the Drake Passage between the Palmer Peninsula and Cape Horn can be both exhilarating and terrifying. The last time I crossed it, 10-meter swells tossed our ship all night. Eating...
by Anne Maczulak | Aug 3, 2023 | 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the Field
Shackleton’s Odyssey: Triumphs and Perils in the Frozen Wilderness of Antarctica [Photo: Shackleton casting off from Elephant Island, Apr 24, 1916. James Caird Society] The Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914 ended when Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance was...
by Anne Maczulak | Aug 2, 2023 | 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the Field
Battling the Elements: Triumph and Tribulation in the Antarctic Realm The 2022-2023 Antarctic tour season opened with disaster. A 50-ft rogue wave in the Southern Ocean smashed windows and portholes on an expedition ship, forcing it to limp back to port with injuries....
by Anne Maczulak | Aug 2, 2023 | 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the Field
Crossing the South Polar Front – A Journey into Antarctica’s Enchanting Realm We crossed the South Polar Front on a Wednesday. (Other names are the Antarctic Polar Front and the Antarctic Convergence.) From that point forward, calendars are meaningless. It’s now...
by Anne Maczulak | Jul 26, 2023 | 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the Field
February is autumn in the Antarctic. Temperatures hover in the 30s; winds are a moderate 30 knots. The starting point for our cruise was Ushuaia, Argentina, a port in summer and ski destination in winter. The town bursts with memorials to the heroes of the Las...
Antarctic Journal 2023 — Part 5In 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the FieldVoyage through the Drake Passage: A tale of turbulent seas and surprising tranquility in the Antarctic wilderness. Explore unseen realities and the allure of enigmatic penguins. 🐧🌊❄️ […]
Antarctic Journal 2023 — Part 4In 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the FieldDiscover the awe-inspiring journey of Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914, facing perilous ice, treacherous seas, and encounters with menacing leopard seals in the Antarctic wilderness. […]
Antarctic Journal 2023 — Part 3In 2023 Antarctic Journal, In the Field30-word Excerpt: Thrilling Tales from the Southern Ocean - Brave the perils of "sporty" conditions, penguin encounters, and stunning landscapes as we voyage towards Antarctica's icy realm. A journey of awe and wonder! 🚢🌊🐧 […]