FT Antarctica DO
Feb 18, 2006, 12:24 pm
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FT Antarctica DO
I saw the post the other day on OMNI about the existence of this forum and that picked my curiosity. So anybody willing to go? I took some preliminary information and it cost about 3000-4000$ for a 12 days, twin cabin expedition from USH. I would like to get a list of persons that are interested, if there is a significant amount I will try to get us a deal and let you know.
So please sign-up if you would probably participate, at around that cost, for an FT Antarctica DO in mid-january 2007. That seems to be the best time of the year to go, about 20+ hours of daylight and the temperature is not bad.
So far :
frankytalia
the_nomad
Lehava
kflyer2
Guava
Jaimito Cartero
MKE-MR
tenmoc
Mrs & Mr. flygirl555
So please sign-up if you would probably participate, at around that cost, for an FT Antarctica DO in mid-january 2007. That seems to be the best time of the year to go, about 20+ hours of daylight and the temperature is not bad.
So far :
frankytalia
the_nomad
Lehava
kflyer2
Guava
Jaimito Cartero
MKE-MR
tenmoc
Mrs & Mr. flygirl555
Last edited by Fiumicino; Mar 5, 2006 at 8:28 am
Feb 19, 2006, 11:21 am
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Originally Posted by frankytalia
How about organizing something? 
No way to get to USH on *A award... 
No way to get to USH on *A award... I'll probably be up for it. ^ But it's a tad pricey, any lines on a decent deal?
Feb 19, 2006, 12:01 pm
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Originally Posted by the_nomad
Good idea.
I'll probably be up for it. ^ But it's a tad pricey, any lines on a decent deal?
I'll probably be up for it. ^ But it's a tad pricey, any lines on a decent deal?
Feb 19, 2006, 12:09 pm
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If it could be done for a reasonable price I think this would be an amazing experience, pls put me on the list to keep updated on details
Feb 19, 2006, 12:40 pm
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Originally Posted by kflyer2
I would be interested but would prefer less than 12 days if at all possible. Please keep me updated on this trip!
And just in case you think to go there is a funny idea, then google for "drake passage and seasick" .
Feb 19, 2006, 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by tristan727
do you actually get to land on Antartica, or just look at it from a boat, or land on an island nearby?
Feb 19, 2006, 1:36 pm
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It sounds intriguing. I talked to a very experienced traveler on a plane once; he said his trip to Antartica was the most amazing trip of his life.
Put me +1 on the ever so tentative list.
Put me +1 on the ever so tentative list.
Feb 19, 2006, 1:49 pm
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Originally Posted by Flyingmama
Been there. And it was.
Best trip of my life.
But to get there isn't a very pleasant expirience, be prepared for the roughest sea on earth and a seasickness worse than you can dream of.