A lone penguin stretches and seems to take in the view.
Many tourists visiting Antarctica fly one way and cruise the other. That is exactly what we did. We flew from Punta Arenas, Chile to Antarctica and cruised the Drake Passage to Ushuaia, Argentina on our return. However, just getting to the take-off point for Antarctica from Punta Arenas is no easy task. Weather conditions flying from Punta Arenas are very uncertain, casting doubt on any planned take off. The weather window must be constantly studied and adjusted. Continue reading
