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DAY 11-12                            REFLECTION AT SEA





                MAR. 2-3, 2019

        Day 11 and 12, March 2nd and 3rd, Reflection At Sea on the journey back  the phytoplankton which complete the food chain in this part of the
        to Ushuaia via Cape Horn.                                                       simple yet complex world.

        Antartica! Wet, wild and windy! Cold, chilly and crisp! Frosty, frigid,  I will always remember the highly educated and experienced
        piercing, immense and polar! I faced the fear and danger, but it’s the  Expedition Team of naturalists who guided us and made sure we get
        most unforgettable adventure to answer the call of the sea! The  the most out of this journey. They are real professionals, experts and
        memories I’m taking with me are many: the feeling of being in another  informative speakers with ready answers to all our questions. I also
        world without leaving the earth; the experience of learning the do’s  will have unforgettable appreciation for the wonderful life on board
        and dont’s to show respect to this unspoiled environment; learning to  provided by the superb staff with the delectable French cuisine and
        protect yourself so you don’t fall in the freezing iced water while on  wine or champagne from breakfast to dinner; snacks of different French
        the zodiac boat; the imaginary and very muted singing made by the  cheeses and pastries waiting after each expedition, to the clean and
        Antarctic ice shelf produced by the whipping wind causing them to  well maintained cabins and high-end toiletries in the bathroom; the
        vibrate in very low frequency; standing face to face with numerous  evening entertainment and events of cultural activities and programs
        families of different kinds of penguins, seals, birds, whales and other  which also included board games and quiz contests where my team of
        wildlife and wondering how long humans are going to leave them on  three friends won 8 out of ten contests. The cruise company just took
        their own; the cold water that gives life to the over-harvested krill and  care of our well being.

























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