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Jan 1, 2020 10:50:49   #
FL Streetrodder
 
Amazing photos of a part of Antarctica that I didn't know existed, the offshore mountainous islands! Having also viewed your previous posts, I echo the the sentiments of others that you should keep posting more photos from this great experience.

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Jan 1, 2020 11:19:14   #
DJD Loc: Seal Beach, CA
 
Great series...thanks for sharing.

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Jan 1, 2020 11:28:41   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good series, Hereford.

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Jan 1, 2020 12:18:23   #
Susan yamakawa
 
Hereford wrote:
Sailing between the peninsula and off-shore islands, we were fronted by the most beautiful pristine mountains. According to nautical charts these mountains reached altitudes of 3000 to 6000 ft. They went from towering peaks and dropped directly into the sea.

Between every pair of mountains was a glacier with a vertical face of ice fronting the sea. This made it very difficult to find a suitable zodiac landing site.

When we found a suitable site we had to climb steeply up hills or mountains on our landings sinking about a foot deep into snow with each step. The ship's crew would create switchback trails to help our ascents. They provided great workouts but were very enjoyable taking us to penguin rookeries and other things of interest.

Hope you are connoisseurs of mountains.
Sailing between the peninsula and off-shore island... (show quote)


Awesome🤗🤗👍👍

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Jan 1, 2020 13:08:56   #
crafterwantabe Loc: Mn
 
Beautiful pictures

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Jan 1, 2020 13:30:48   #
dreff Loc: Bow, WA
 
Such unique landscapes well captured.

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Jan 1, 2020 14:26:00   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
Hereford wrote:
Sailing between the peninsula and off-shore islands, we were fronted by the most beautiful pristine mountains. According to nautical charts these mountains reached altitudes of 3000 to 6000 ft. They went from towering peaks and dropped directly into the sea.

Between every pair of mountains was a glacier with a vertical face of ice fronting the sea. This made it very difficult to find a suitable zodiac landing site.

When we found a suitable site we had to climb steeply up hills or mountains on our landings sinking about a foot deep into snow with each step. The ship's crew would create switchback trails to help our ascents. They provided great workouts but were very enjoyable taking us to penguin rookeries and other things of interest.

Hope you are connoisseurs of mountains.
Sailing between the peninsula and off-shore island... (show quote)

Great suite of 'cold' pix! The last one is a work of art.

bwa

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Jan 1, 2020 15:07:51   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Beautiful set Hereford. #6 looks like a huge tree stump.

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Jan 1, 2020 15:43:36   #
jimvanells Loc: Augusta, GA
 
Very interesting, thanks for posting.

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Jan 1, 2020 16:37:35   #
scooter1 Loc: Yacolt, Wa.
 
Hereford wrote:
Sailing between the peninsula and off-shore islands, we were fronted by the most beautiful pristine mountains. According to nautical charts these mountains reached altitudes of 3000 to 6000 ft. They went from towering peaks and dropped directly into the sea.

Between every pair of mountains was a glacier with a vertical face of ice fronting the sea. This made it very difficult to find a suitable zodiac landing site.

When we found a suitable site we had to climb steeply up hills or mountains on our landings sinking about a foot deep into snow with each step. The ship's crew would create switchback trails to help our ascents. They provided great workouts but were very enjoyable taking us to penguin rookeries and other things of interest.

Hope you are connoisseurs of mountains.
Sailing between the peninsula and off-shore island... (show quote)


Absolutely stunning photos! Makes me want to go there.

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Jan 1, 2020 16:42:23   #
Michael1079 Loc: Indiana
 
Wow! nicely done!

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Jan 1, 2020 17:21:01   #
Jimyo65 Loc: Orig: Elmore,AL. Current: San Antonio, TX
 
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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Jan 1, 2020 17:48:32   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Such a beautiful set!

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Jan 1, 2020 18:50:41   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
Beautiful shots of amazing scenes, Hereford. Looks like a wonderful trip. Hope the seas have been calm.

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Jan 1, 2020 20:16:02   #
Bluefish Loc: Berks County, PA
 
WOW!

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