ANTARCTICA: Iceberg, proper forward! For Sunnyvale’s Carla Klein, a close-up view of icebergs, penguins, seals and whales have been among the many highlights of a visit to Argentina and Antarctica earlier this yr. Klein flew into Buenos Aires, made it to the Gran Melia Lodge contained in the Iguazú Nationwide Park and took a velocity boat proper underneath Iguazu Falls. She then bought on a six-day cruise between the Antarctic peninsula and the continent itself.
“One special feature of our itinerary was that we crossed the polar circle,” Klein mentioned. “Our cruise included the ‘Polar Plunge,’ an opportunity to dive into the Antarctic waters. I passed on it, but a majority of people on the cruise did it.”
Klein significantly loved a go to to Port Lockroy, the primary base established by the British in 1944.
“The base is no longer active, but it is now a small museum and the most southerly operational post office in the world,” she mentioned. “It was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime trip!”
TRAVEL TIPS: The temperature was 32 levels most days, “probably not as cold as you think,” Klein mentioned. “Most cruises supply a heavy parka and waterproof boots. Book your cruise early as the small ships fill up quickly. I’d also recommend the excursion to Iguazu Falls.”
