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Hanging out with the Wahlbergs in Norway

Posted on August 11, 2016 by David Cross

We made a quick stop at Wahlberg0ya which is an island in the Hinlopen Strait.  Since there were no animals on this island, I guess we can only have veggie burgers…. Let’s give a view of some of the flora … Continue reading →

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Trapped by Arctic Ice!

Posted on August 11, 2016 by David Cross

This evening, we headed around Nordaustland island to explore the twin ice caps Austfonna Vegafonna.  We tried to go through the passage to the west of the island which is normally ice locked. It was a bright and sunny morning…at … Continue reading →

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Even in the Arctic Circle – You are Followed

Posted on August 10, 2016 by David Cross

We went back south to check out the (small) Stor0ya island. We wanted to explore for some more local wildlife that may be hanging out around the research points.  I think this is one of the cell phone signal capture … Continue reading →

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Late Night Polar Bear Attacks in Arctic Circle!

Posted on August 10, 2016 by David Cross

The ship headed up to the ice barrier today…we wanted to explore the where the northern ice line exists.  And supposedly, this is where the polar bear mafia resides. We got up to approximately 81 degrees 55 minutes north and … Continue reading →

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Walruses or Zombies in Arctic Circle?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by David Cross

The Seven Islands Archipelago We traveled much further north to 80 degrees 45 minutes north.  Much colder and windy for sure.  No satellite or Internet up here!  These islands are famous for the British North Pole expeditions by John Phipps … Continue reading →

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Longyearbyen Norway

Posted on August 3, 2016 by David Cross

Longyearbyen Norway is a very remote and interesting place to visit. It is the last stop for Arctic expeditions to fly into and land before heading north. It is where the global seed vault exists/is stored and even where GitHub … Continue reading →

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Life Along the Mekong River

Posted on August 12, 2014 by David Cross

Before we headed down the Mekong River on a passenger riverboat, we got to explore around the Kampong Cham area a little more and then later on down the river. The old hard thing is it takes so long to … Continue reading →

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Chef’s Dinner on Princess Cruise

Posted on December 17, 2013 by David Cross

Last night we spent some time with the Executive Chef who prepared a stunning repast for us an 8 others on the cruise.   The appetizers were served in the main galley and in some ways, they were so good…it … Continue reading →

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Tahiti is the source of the best Vanilla

Posted on December 16, 2013 by David Cross

Today we pulled into Raiatea and we were not tendered which was nice.  Getting on and off the yacht in 5 minutes or less is a treat. It was definitely very warm here, so we awoke early, had some breakfast … Continue reading →

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Cruising around Tahiti and Papeete

Posted on December 10, 2013 by David Cross

Yesterday, we got on board out yet and prepared to travel around the French Polynesian islands in style. Of course we started in Papeete (Tahiti). The Ocean Princess is a nice small ship with an excellent crew.  Great way to … Continue reading →

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