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Continue reading →: The Expedition Begins: Santiago-Punta Arenas-Porto Williams
Sunday, March 9 was the actual start of our booking for the Antarctic. The Silverseas team had all arrangements well in hand. Everything was organized perfectly. We were assigned group 2, with a departure from the hotel at 6:15 AM. At the airport we were led straight through security and…
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Continue reading →: I Bought the Paella Pan!
It was late Saturday afternoon when James and I headed back out to explore Santiago. My daughters (and besties with whom I traveled) will understand the title of this post as my personal travel mantra. I will explain… In 2005, James and I took Maddie and our nephew Zach on…
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Continue reading →: Experiencing Women’s Day in Santiago: An Unexpected Encounter
We finally arrived in Santiago on Saturday around 8 AM. After grabbing our bags and a cab, we headed in to the city. Santiago is a beautiful city – modern architecture, excellent roads and public transportation. It’s exceptionally clean, has tree lined streets and lush public parks. The cruise line…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Antarctica: Our Planned Expedition and Travel Details
I’ve started this blog to chronicle our “Once in a Lifetime” adventure to Antarctica. James and I booked this trip in January, 2024. We will have two days in Santiago, Chile before our departure. We are permitted to bring only one personal item and one 22″ suitcase on this voyage.…

