I’ve recounted in a past article that I shave my head before every big adventure. I do it because it’s easier to manage and keep clean when traveling. I decided I needed another trim for the Patagonia roadtrip. This time, like every time, Katie discouraged me from doing it. This time, like every time, I […]
Last Day in Santiago
On Dec. 30, we left Santiago for Pucon, Chile in the Los Lagos region. This is the first leg of a several months road trip through Chile and Argentina. We packed our 4Runner to the gills, filling every nook with an object or luggage. We purged as much as we could, but we still had […]
Education on Board the Ship in Antarctica
While onboard the Magellan Explorer, there were many opportunities to learn from the expedition staff, which included a marine mammal biologist, a geologist, a historian, documentary film makers, and veteran Antarctic guides. The seminars were wide ranging, covering the great explorations of Antarctica, the impact of the Southern Ocean on the global climate, and lessons […]
Humpback Whales at Harry Island, Antarctica
We arrived at Harry Island after lunch on our first full day in Antarctica. Here we had our first excursion off of the boat. We loaded into the zodiacs to explore the bay and watch the many humpback whales that had congregated in the area. We’d see other whales during our Antarctic adventure, but nowhere […]
Crossing the Bransfield Straight to Harry Island, Antarctica
After arriving in Antarctica, we boarded our ship at Frei Station (which is on the west side of the South Shetland Islands at the top of the above map) to sail through the night across the Bransfield Straight. We spotted humpback whales as soon as we left the Frei Station harbor, which excited us for […]
Arrival in Antarctica
A trip to Antartica was a reason for our move to Chile, which provides the proximity, ports, and airports needed for accessing the white continent. We opted for Antarctica21’s fly & sail expedition, opting to fly over the notoriously rough Drake Passage between South America and Antartica and then to board an expedition ship to […]
Some things I’ll never understand…
There are some things I’ll never understand about Chile, Santiago, and the rental house we have here. One thing in particular stands out, the handheld plunger….If these are sold in America, they should be an OSHA violation.
The Haircut Calamity in Santiago
It’s getting hot here in Santiago, and I suppose the heat on Katie’s neck pushed her to make a rash decision. She wanted to trim her hair, and she requested that I cut it. Probably because I’m a DIY hair-cutting pro based on my head shaving ritual. It was windy and her hair was fluttering. […]
Prepping the 4Runner for Overland Excursion
At the end of December, we start a several months long roadtrip to the southern parts of South America. We’ll be traveling through Chile and Argentina, including driving the entire length of the Carretera Austral road through northern Patagonia and making our way down to southern Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego. To increase our odds […]
The Gift of the Guide
I’m more of a DIYer when it comes to adventure. I’m in it for the immersive experience, even though the immersive experience can be tedious, boring, fumbling, and wrought with issues. However, on this adventure, I’ve been pleased that we’ve embarked on some portions of the adventure that have been organized by a tour agency […]
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