The Coldest Place on Earth
Antarctica 2008!
Myself and Chuck Coulter of Des Moines…Yeah, it was pretty cool!
Wedell’s Seal
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Most scenery is snow covered rock and hazy gray skies…
Snowy Sheathbill
Glaciers abound and frequently calve into the icy waters
Gentoo Penguin nesting
An emergency flight back to the southern tip of Argentina on this C-130 Hercules. Just try to book a flight on one of these babies…good luck!
Zodiacs took us from the ship to landings daily on our Expedition
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MV Ushuaia “grounded” in less than 12 feet of water after cutting a corner too close. We waited 22 hours on the rocking ship for help to arrive. The orange line is the oil containment float.
King Penguin a little off course from where he should have been
Fin Whales…the planet’s second largest species…these were estimated to be 85-90 feet long.
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MV Ushuaia Docked and ready to head south to Antarctica
The infamous “blue” of packed ice…photo not enhanced in any way.
Penguins “porpoise” through the smooth waters after midnight
Adele’ Penguin…my personal favorite
Gentoo Pair
Enter the Chilean Navy to rescue us! They took great care to ensure our safety…and their hospitably on the Achilles was top notch.
Chinstrap Penguin running toward me-possibly going for my throat!
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Kevin Stalder
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Address
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