RuthC Posted November 8, 2023 #176 Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Btimmer said: Absolutely! Because it is so cold outside, the normal commentary that is only heard outside is broadcast on the general PA system like regular announcements so we all have the commentary. On my first cruise to Antarctica we had a muster drill when the weather was frigid, like it seems to be today for you. I am usually quite prompt to muster, but held back until the last second before I went out that time. As soon as I got there, and the drill started, the Captain announced 'Thank you for coming. Passengers dismissed'. Loved that captain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 8, 2023 Author #177 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Do you want to build a snowman? it's been snowing all afternoon. It's about 4" deep. 10 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallpau Posted November 8, 2023 #178 Share Posted November 8, 2023 It so much fun to watch the crew enjoy the snow.....so many of them haven't ever seen snow. Thanks for sharing and enjoying your blog. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 9, 2023 Author #179 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Here's a bow camera picture at 10:30pm after having cleared the snow storm. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted November 9, 2023 #180 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) Not sure when sunrise and sunsets are, but if you are up, they can be fantastic. Edited November 9, 2023 by roberts2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 9, 2023 Author #181 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, roberts2005 said: Not sure when sunrise and sunsets are, but if you are up, they can be fantastic. I 'm not an early riser but the sunsets are nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted November 9, 2023 #182 Share Posted November 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Btimmer said: Here's a bow camera picture at 10:30pm after having cleared the snow storm. Did you adjust the colors in this photo prior to posting? The blues are just gorgeous. Thank you!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 9, 2023 Author #183 Share Posted November 9, 2023 3 hours ago, cccole said: Did you adjust the colors in this photo prior to posting? The blues are just gorgeous. Thank you!!!!!! That photo was just as the iPhone captured it. The actual color was much prettier and natural. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 9, 2023 Author #184 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) Today on Day 3 of our Antarctic Experience, we're in open waters doing 10 knots (restricted speed due to whales) and we passed by a nice iceberg (easily as big as our ship). We're approaching King George Island where we'll spend a few hours before heading to our next destination of Elephant Island which we'll plan to reach at 8am tomorrow. Edited November 9, 2023 by Btimmer 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted November 9, 2023 #185 Share Posted November 9, 2023 19 hours ago, Btimmer said: Do you want to build a snowman? it's been snowing all afternoon. It's about 4" deep. How is the pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 9, 2023 Author #186 Share Posted November 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Sir PMP said: How is the pool? The aft pool is closed to our use due to bird feces contamination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 11, 2023 Author #187 Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) Today was our last day in Antarctica on this voyage. It was cloudy and windy, but we got to see the monument to Shackleton's campsite ant Point Wind on Elephant Island and a couple of Chinstrap rookeries (albeit from quite a distance). Shackleton monument & Penguin rookery on the right (well over a mile offshore) Photo credit: Neil Gilbert The Zaandam is now pointed north to the Falkland Islands which we are projected to reach on Sunday. Here's hoping the weather will allow us to tender. Here's today's track. Edited November 11, 2023 by Btimmer 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 12, 2023 Author #188 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Our port stop at Stanley was just cancelled due to high winds and intense fog. Bummer! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alphen Posted November 12, 2023 #189 Share Posted November 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Btimmer said: Our port stop at Stanley was just cancelled due to high winds and intense fog. Bummer! Bummer indeed, so sad, having had the same experience in 2015, also on Zaandam. Gotten all the way with Port Stanley in sight and also cancelled due to high winds, so still remaining on our bucket list too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted November 12, 2023 #190 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Sorry to hear. Missed once, made it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 12, 2023 Author #191 Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, roberts2005 said: Sorry to hear. Missed once, made it once. We just joined your club. . . But Florin just announced an open bar from 1-2 today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted November 12, 2023 #192 Share Posted November 12, 2023 When and where is your next port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted November 12, 2023 #193 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, roberts2005 said: When and where is your next port? Probably Montevideo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 12, 2023 Author #194 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Yes Montevideo in 3 days. Now we're considering booking a repeat of the San Antonio to BA on the Oosterdam departing on 1/7/24 to get another shot plus pick up some different ports not on the GSA and maybe do Iguazu Falls. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberts2005 Posted November 12, 2023 #195 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Too bad you are skipping Puerto Madryn. THis is the right month for whale watching 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted November 12, 2023 Author #196 Share Posted November 12, 2023 42 minutes ago, roberts2005 said: Too bad you are skipping Puerto Madryn. THis is the right month for whale watching We've been there before and the penguin watching was wonderful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustgo Posted November 12, 2023 #197 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Btimmer said: Yes Montevideo in 3 days. Now we're considering booking a repeat of the San Antonio to BA on the Oosterdam departing on 1/7/24 to get another shot plus pick up some different ports not on the GSA and maybe do Iguazu Falls. Love your attitude! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellencruise Posted November 12, 2023 #198 Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Btimmer said: Yes Montevideo in 3 days. Now we're considering booking a repeat of the San Antonio to BA on the Oosterdam departing on 1/7/24 to get another shot plus pick up some different ports not on the GSA and maybe do Iguazu Falls. Hmm I went 3/23 perfect weather and calm seas. Maybe go later than 1/24? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted November 12, 2023 #199 Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Btimmer said: Yes Montevideo in 3 days. Now we're considering booking a repeat of the San Antonio to BA on the Oosterdam departing on 1/7/24 to get another shot plus pick up some different ports not on the GSA and maybe do Iguazu Falls. I hope you decide on the 1/7 cruise. We're looking forward to that cruise and Iguazu Falls at the end. Sorry you missed the Falklands today. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 12, 2023 #200 Share Posted November 12, 2023 We are sorry that you missed the Falkland Islands . We too missed it in 2013 . If you would like to see it , we started a thread yesterday called Photos of Antartica , Patagonia and a South American cruise . We are showing the Falkland Islands today for those who missed it and those going or wish to go . Click on the link below if you wish to go . 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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