My journey to Antarctica in 2002, Manuscript and useful Links

Back in December 2002 my lifelong dream of seeing the continent Antarctica happened.
Above are some of my favorite images taken with my digital camera. My love of penguins and quest for adventure was fulfilled 200% by this expedition.
We left from Ushuaia, Argentina facing the Antarctica Peninsula. Traveling the Drake Passage was very rough, and yes I was seasick and everything flew in in my cabin from the strong currents.
Yes I would go again. It was beautiful, peaceful, exotic, safe and a dream to me.
I found a great deal with Natural Habitat Adventures based in Colorado after shopping around for years.
Quark Expeditions was the carrier and we used a Russian expedition vessel with a very experienced crew.

Also I wouldn't consider Celebrity or Princess cruises to Antarctica, stick with a smaller expedition ship such as the Orlova since the regulations are tight about how many passengers can take landings using the Zodiac boats. Plus they are more experienced in these expeditions. You won't have a true experience of the continent and wildlife since they can't navigate in tighter areas like Iceberg Alley, etc.

Click below to see more of my photos

Assorted Photo Albums of my trip to Antarctica

Book Proposal of my Antarctica manuscript

Dear Publisher or Book Agent,

I have a manuscript about my recent trip to the distant continent of Antarctica back in December of 2002.

Along with writing about my fatuation with the flightless tuxedoed bird - the penguin. I also highlight what it took for preparation of such a unique trip. This includes everything ranging from special clothing and photography needs to special accessories.

The amount of eco-tourists visiting Antarctica is increasing steadily according to Antarctica Cruise and Travel Guide - The Basics, and International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators has several documents regarding tourism statistics to Antarctica

For more Information

click here for a MS Word document or click here for a PDF document

Also I put together some documents for anyone preparing or interested in going

Kodak's PDF on photography in arctic conditions Photography Under Artic Conditions Pub. No. C-9

PDF document I compiled showing you what you need and why along with where to find it
PDF of my personal checklist for the trip | EXCEL spreadsheet of the same checklist
Treaty for tourism in Antarctica

Seasickness

Don't waste any money on those wristbands trust me they do not work especially in the rough seas entering Antarctica especially the Drake Passage.
Depending on your medical situation check with your doctor about these two medications:

Phenergan (promethazine HCl) is the pill, if your expedition has a doctor on board they might have it also link1 | link 2
this is the patch which goes behind you ear: transdermscop.com