In contrast to the last 2 sunny days filled with vitamin D, this morning dawned steely grey as great big white flakes swirled around the Polar Pioneer. However by the time we had finished breakfast the snow had abated and the weather looked to be turning in our favour we ventured out in the zodiacs to visit Peterman Island. We [….]
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Peterman Island Port Charcot
This morning we didn’t wake to Christians 530 call to zodiacs. Instead we slumbered on because the call never came. Overnight the wind at our parking spot in the pack ice just north of Adelaide Island has picked up and it was no longer safe to stay. So we chose to head north. Instead we headed to Fish Island in [….]
Read MoreFISH ISLAND AND PACK ICE
Fish Island, Pack Ice Whilst we were sleeping soundly in our comfy beds, Captain Yuri was at the helm navigating his way through watery fields of convoluted ice mazes through the night and into early morning. Our Captain and his officers barely slept whilst manoeuvring our sturdy little ship further south, and we are ever appreciative of their efforts. When [….]
Read MoreCALM DAY ON DRAKE PASSAGE
During the day the temperature rapidly dropped as we crossed the Arctic convergence. This natural boundary between the relatively warm sub-Antarctica surface water and the cold sub-Antarctic surface water is an important biological zone influencing the distribution of plankton, fish,birds it is also another important marker that we are nearing the continent of Antarctica. Our call for lunch coincided with [….]
Read MoreON THE DRAKE PASSAGE
On this, the first sea day of the expedition, we were woken with a lurch and a roll followed by Christian’s dulcet tones. He invited us to clamber out of our bed and make our way to breakfast if we dared. The notorious “Drake Passage” was upon us, and whilst not extreme version by any means, the cork-screw motion threw [….]
Read MoreDRAKE PASSAGE ANTARCTICA
Day 1 After months of planning, weeks of anticipation and long-haul flights from Sydney, we finally arrived at Ushuaia, known locally as el fin del Munda (the end of the world), raring to begin our Antarctic adventure. At 1600 we clambered up the gangway where our crew showed us our cabins, I must say we were pleasantly surprised at the [….]
Read MoreANTARCTIC AND PATAGONIA USHUAIA
Our first excursion since arriving in Ushuaia yesterday was to the Tierra del Fuego situated across the Strait of Magellan and at the very tip of the South American continent. The Tierra del Fuego archipelago is often described as the “uttermost ends of the earth”. Besides being home to Ushuaia , the world’s southernmost city, this land of windswept steppe, [….]
Read MorePOST OF OUR NEPAL TRIP APRIL 2017
There is always an element of excitement landing in Kathmandu this time I flew with Malayasian Airlines as they had such a fantastic deal. When I checked in at Sydney airport I thought that I would treat myself to a paid upgrate, no such luck I missed out on the last seat,being a promotion deal of $750 the were snapped [….]
Read MoreJewels of Mongolia Tour
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar airport after the chaos of Beijing was like arriving in paradise. We were so happy to see a friendly smiling face holding a sign saying Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel. It was such an easy stress free exercise passing immigration and collecting our luggage. Now with all the stress and tension of our nightmare journey with Qantas and [….]
Read MoreOUR VISIT TO MONGOLIA
The Mongolian Ger The correct name for the Mongolian nomadic dwelling is called a “ger.”It is well suited to the country’s extreme climate and nomadic way of life. Its wooden frame, covered by wool felt, can easily be collapsed, transported to another location and put up again, fully preserving its original shape. During the Mongol Empire, Mongolians sometimes built their [….]
Read MoreMountain Monks – Award Winner 2016 Docu-travelogue
When you visit Darjeerling, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan with Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel you will enjoy this wonderful experience
Read MoreBuddithum village and school visit – Editorial by Roby
BUDDITHUM VILLAGE AND THE SCHOOLS I’d been to Nepal before. Trekking with Lyn & friends in the Annapurna region last year. First trek. First trip to Nepal. There’s a reason “Namaste” is used for Greetings & Goodbyes. Once you’ve heard it, used it – you’ll want to return. And so did I.“This time,” I said to Lyn over coffee one [….]
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