Yearly Archives: 2010

On-board Fitness Center and Exercise Programs

There is an on-board fitness center on the Mariner on deck 7, right under our room which is on the 9th deck.  TheView full post »

“Meet the Falklands” and some Penguins Too!

Last night we had dinner at Prime 7 with a delightful couple, Franco and Judy.  They live in the UK and have cruisedView full post »

Advil….do your thing please…

Yesterday afternoon, the Captain finally gave up on Antarctica and headed North towards the Falkland Islands.  NoView full post »

The Back Side of Elephant Island

Well, there really isn’t a back side to an island but, after thinking about it carefully, our Captain decidedView full post »

The Antarctic in Two Islands…

Our Captain had to make a few tough decisions these past few days…the weather wasn’t cooperating with ourView full post »

Circling Deception Island

I woke up this morning to the rocking and rolling of the Mariner.  Looking at the clock it was only 6:30 am butView full post »

A Boy and His Toys

Nikon D700 After reading Margaret’s blog entry on her ascension into Mac Nirvana I became inspired to to talk aboutView full post »

It’s the “End of the World” as We Know It…

We arrived at Ushuaia, which is a coastal city in an archipelago called Tierra Del Fuego off the southernmost tip ofView full post »

What’s the Point of Punta Arenas?

We woke up this morning to a great surprise.  Sunny skies with just stringy high clouds and about 50 degrees outside!View full post »