Friday, 21 December 2018
Nottinghamshire, England
After a few weeks planning (literally), the Antarctica to Alaska trip is currently on the formation lap and hoping for a smooth getaway on Christmas Eve. Drones permitting, I hope to be flying to Santiago, Chile, then flying down to Punta Arenas before flying out to Antarctica to cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula. Returning to Punta Arenas, it’s another cruise to Ushuaia, Argentina, hopefully via Cape Horn, before making my way north over the next five months through Argentina, Uruguay, a quick spur to Brasil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize (possibly, to be confirmed), Mexico, USA, Canada and finally back into the USA for Alaska.
The geographically aware will note that Nicaragua is missing from the list. The UK’s FCO currently advise against travel there so having to hop over and unfortunately bypass it.
Travelling using planes, trains and automobiles…and a few buses. Temperatures will vary from sub zero polar conditions to tropical high 30s degC. Being British, I’m used to four seasons in one day and have the full range of apparel from polar gear to shorts and t-shirts packed.
19 countries, unknown miles, an unknown end date and unknown adventures await.
Armchair travel with me over the coming months and enjoy the journey.
One response to “1. The formation lap”
Good luck iain, will be following you with excitement. Look after yourself and can’t wait to hear your travel news x