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Swiss Parade – Hobart Walks – Sydney Fish Markets – APT Africa Deal – Noahs Ark Tour
TRAVEL BRiEFSJohn Crook Bring back the herds to the valleyThe summer season in Switzerland has commenced with a traditional parade marking the change of season and the return of herds to the valley. This Swiss parade perpetuates an ancient tradition. However, for the first time ever the public is welcome to tour the new cheese […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Cambridge Bay
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Friday 24 August 2012. Temp: 7°C Location: Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada. 68deg 50.1’N, 105deg 05.2’W Distance travelled: 2112NM The last landfall before our final destination, Cambridge Bay (pop. 1500) in the Kitikmeot region is another one of Nunavut’s remote […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Cambridge Bay
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Friday 24 August 2012. Temp: 7°C Location: Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada. 68deg 50.1’N, 105deg 05.2’W Distance travelled: 2112NM The last landfall before our final destination, Cambridge Bay (pop. 1500) in the Kitikmeot region is another one of Nunavut’s remote […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Victory Point
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Tues 23 August 2012. Temp: 3°C Location: Victory Point, Nunavut, Canada. 70deg 10.1’N, 097deg 52.0’W Distance travelled: 1843NM There’s nothing victorious about Victory Point. Named, not after some long-forgotten triumph, but after the ship commanded by Capt. John Ross […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Victory Point
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Tues 23 August 2012. Temp: 3°C Location: Victory Point, Nunavut, Canada. 70deg 10.1’N, 097deg 52.0’W Distance travelled: 1843NM There’s nothing victorious about Victory Point. Named, not after some long-forgotten triumph, but after the ship commanded by Capt. John Ross […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Bellot Strait
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Tues 21 August 2012. Temp: 3°C Location: Bellot Strait, Nunavut, Canada. 71deg 56.0’N, 093deg 56.0’W Distance travelled: 1684NM It’s impossible to imagine that this waterway way once an impenetrable barrier of ice that had fatally thwarted the mid 19th […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Bellot Strait
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Tues 21 August 2012. Temp: 3°C Location: Bellot Strait, Nunavut, Canada. 71deg 56.0’N, 093deg 56.0’W Distance travelled: 1684NM It’s impossible to imagine that this waterway way once an impenetrable barrier of ice that had fatally thwarted the mid 19th […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Beechey Island
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Mon 20 August 2012. Temp: 3°C Location: Beechey Island, Nunavut, Canada. 74deg 42.3’N, 091deg 45.8’W Distance travelled: 1475NM Ioffe landed here just after breakfast and we spent some time walking into a stiff and chilly breeze pondering the fate […]
One Ocean Expeditions – Northwest Passage – Beechey Island
Ship: M/V Akademik Ioffe Operator: One Ocean Expeditions www.OneOceanExpeditions.com Itinerary: Northwest Passage 12-26 August 2012 Date: Mon 20 August 2012. Temp: 3°C Location: Beechey Island, Nunavut, Canada. 74deg 42.3’N, 091deg 45.8’W Distance travelled: 1475NM Ioffe landed here just after breakfast and we spent some time walking into a stiff and chilly breeze pondering the fate […]
South America – Leeton Wine – Dad’s Day – Flying Pub Safari – Chelsea Flower Show
Travel Briefs John Crook South America and big raceThere’s a mighty race on September 23 with the participants surrounded by glaciers, mountains and fantastic flora and fauna. Get with the strength and prepare for the event by visiting www.explora.com Catch me if you can ! At least, go get the details and be […]
