FINAL WRAP UP - ANTARCTICA & SOUTH AMERICA

-Blogging! It's Not as easy as it looks
-Final words about the EXPEDITION TO ANTARTICA

As of this writing we are back at home, safe and sound after what was almost 24 hours of waiting in airports, flight time, transfers, etc. Incidentally, it was worth whatever hell you go through to get there and back! Regarding the experience there is a strange feeling of euphoria about it. It was magical in every sense of the word. There was never a time we didn't feel safe and well cared for. Seabourn delighted us daily with unusual experiences and special treats that I didn't write about here simply because this is a blog and not a novel.
This was the longest trip we have ever taken together or apart and because of that there were many days at sea. Initially this was my biggest worry and Michael's greatest joy. Upon returning home, we found ourselves a little sad. Antarctica is how I imagine a different planet might be. Hostile and beautiful at the same time. I am proud of myself that I didn't chicken out on this trip. It was an amazing gift we gave to ourselves and I doubt we will ever be able to top it. (We might try!)
Since this was my first attempt at blogging I can admit that it's more difficult than I thought it would be. One of the things I learned is that it's damn hard to have the energy to write coherently after an excursion or long day. The challenge to be creative and grammatically correct while playing cat and mouse with the internet (it was spotty in Antarctica) can get somewhat frustrating. I am hopeful that I can do better as I do it more. Next trip is a short one to London, Manchester (just outside London) and Paris!

I leave you with this:  "Sure, the lion is king of the jungle, but airdrop him into Antarctica and he's just a penguin's bitch." - Dennis Miller