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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Viking Rhine Getaway Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam Aboard the Viking Einar
The Prelude Some journeys are planned. Others are conjured over a dinner table conversation, and a shared enthusiasm. This one began, as the best ones do, somewhere between the two. A river. Eight days. The Viking Rhine Getaway cruise was the result – from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands, covering four countries: Switzerland, Germany, France,…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Basel, Switzerland: Day 1 of the Viking Rhine Getaway Cruise
Basel, Switzerland: Where the Rhine Begins Basel sits at the elbow of Europe, where Switzerland, Germany, and France press against one another like old neighbors over a shared fence. The red sandstone Rathaus, or Town Hall, watches over Market Square with six centuries of patience. It is, by any measure, the perfect starting point for…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Breisach, Germany & the Black Forest: Day 2 of the Viking Rhine Getaway Cruise
A Lock, a Long Breakfast, and the Upper Deck In the morning through the Viking Daily, we learned that we had not escaped the lock delay – we first encountered on Basel, Switzerland: Day 1 of the Viking Rhine Getaway Cruise. Our Breisach Black Forest river cruise excursion, the highlight of Day 2, was postponed…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Strasbourg, France: Day 3 Of the Viking Rhine Getaway Cruise
Strasbourg: Where Alsace Tells Its Own Story The ship docked in Kehl, Germany – our gateway to Day 3 of the Strasbourg France river cruise experience. From here, a short bus ride crosses the Rhine into one of Europe’s most distinctive cities. Kehl is a small, pleasant German town. It sits directly across the Rhine from…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
The River of Time: Aligning with the Ancient Rhythm of Egypt
Our trip to Egypt started with a plot twist: a NYC snowstorm, a delayed flight! Between the white-out conditions in New York and the golden dunes of the Nile, there’s a massive 19 hr delay. We were headed for an adventure on the Viking Pharaohs and Pyramids Nile cruise. It’s a strange juxtaposition – waiting…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
The River of Time: Egypt – in pictures
Cairo Luxor Qena Valley of the Kings Esna Aswan Temple of Abu Simbel Kom Ombo Edfu Egypt Blog …
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Egypt: Three Thousand Years of History, Served by the Nile.
Historical timeline of Egypt Before Egypt existed as a state People lived along the Nile for thousands of years before any civilization: But this is not yet “Egypt” – just human settlement. Birth of Egypt as a civilization Egypt becomes Egypt when it unifies under one king. This happens around 3100 BC when King Narmer / Menes unites Upper & Lower…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Leaving Antarctica: Reflections on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey
Our last night on the ship, it was sad saying goodbyes to these hard-working soles who kept our feet dry and our souls warm. Prev … Main …
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Half Moon Island Antarctica: The Final Landing
Day 10 – Jan 7th It is a small island located in McFarlane Strait, close to Burgas Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands. The Argentine Cámara Base is located here. It is only accessible by sea and by helicopter; there is no airport of any kind. The naval base is operational occasionally during the summer, but is closed during the winter. Prev…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Mikkelson Harbor: Penguins, Seals & Antarctic Silence
Day 9 – Jan 6th It is a small bay indenting the south side of Trinity Island between Skottsberg Point and Borge Point, in the Palmer Archipelago. It provides excellent anchorage for ships, and was frequently used by sealing vessels in the first half of the nineteenth century and by Norwegian whaling vessels at the beginning of the twentieth century.…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Chiriguano Bay: Zodiac Cruising Among Icebergs
Day 8 – Jan 5th – Special Operations Boat (SOB) The bay is located northeast of Strath Point, indenting the south end of Brabant Island in the Palmer Archipelago. The bay was surveyed and named “Bahia Chiriguano” by the Argentine Antarctic Expedition, 1948–49, after the Argentine tugboat Chiriguano which took part. Prev … Next … Main …
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Neko Harbor: The Best Penguin Landing in Antarctica
Day 7 – Jan 4th – Special Operations Boat (SOB) Neko Harbour was discovered by Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache during the early 20th century. It was named for a Norwegian whaling ship, the Neko, that was often found in the bay. The harbor is located on the Eastern shore of Andvord Bay and is considered a continental landing…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Portal Point Antarctica: Hiking on the Continent’s Edge
Day 6 – Jan 3rd – Special Operations Boat (SOB) Portal Point is a narrow point in the northeast part of Reclus Peninsula and on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula at the entrance to Charlotte Bay. In 1956 the British built a refuge here. The wintery landscapes cover the coastline. Another day of…