Category Archives: Travel

Holiday Dinner Overlooking Beach in Rio

Posted on December 25, 2012 by David Cross

Last night we had a pleasant and enticing gourmet dinner at the Skylab restaurant above our hotel (Rio Othon Palace). It was a great view and setup for the holidays. Afterwards we met with the chef to compliment him on … Continue reading →

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Rio National Park

Posted on December 24, 2012 by David Cross

Took a walk through the National Park outside of Rio. A spectacular view of the city like no other… We were able to observe the famous ants that live in the trees that turn from green leaves to white flowers … Continue reading →

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Samba Nights in Rio

Posted on December 23, 2012 by David Cross

Saw a great show of the historical talent and traditions of Brazil to unwind the evening (and a few caiprihainas as well).   Posted from WordPress for Windows Phone 8!

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On the Beach of Rio de Janeiro

Posted on December 22, 2012 by David Cross

We arrived in Brazil a day before the world ends, but unlike the great book I read 20 years ago, we are truly on the beach with no major apocalypse in Rio de Janeiro.  (I think they made a black … Continue reading →

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Le Boreal Cruise Ship Review

Posted on December 20, 2012 by David Cross

A short review of Le Boreal which we cruised with A&K to the Antarctic region starting with this blog post. We also took a cruise to the Arctic region as well in this blog post. The overall ship ran well … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Argentina Southern National Forest

Posted on December 19, 2012 by David Cross

In Tierra del Fuego before we head north and back to Santiago. Very quiet and scenic. Posted from WordPress for Windows Phone 8!

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Port of Ushuaia

Posted on December 18, 2012 by David Cross

The cruise to Antarctica was amazing.  But like all cruises, you must return to land.  The  most amazing stop was at Palmer Station and of course, running a 5K in Antarctica was a once in a life experience (if you … Continue reading →

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Last Antarctic Landing

Posted on December 18, 2012 by David Cross

This was our last day of onshore adventures before headed back across the Drake Passage. Today we traversed through the LeMaire Channel – 7 miles long and 1 one mile wide. It was a little dicey as there was a … Continue reading →

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Running in Antarctica

Posted on December 17, 2012 by David Cross

Yes, it can be done. We have had some amazing weather on this trip. Could not have been better.  Last week a nice morning run in South America, this week, a trail and beach run on Deception Island just off … Continue reading →

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Antarctica Research Station

Posted on December 17, 2012 by David Cross

It all started with a long trip down to Santiago, Chile in this posting, and then we flew down and boarded a ship in Ushuaia which was a great experience that I captured in my daily trip report.  We have … Continue reading →

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