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Day 1 - Virtual Antarctica Adventure - Sleeping with stars

Blogging Circle of Friends: Day 3485

In May, we're going to do a virtual online traveling experience. Each day you'll received information to choose to blog about/

Day 1
30 day Activities :Kayaking with the whales and watching penquins and sampling local cuisine.

30 day Camping in Antarctica isn’t an activity for everyone — cozying up on the frozen ground in sub-zero temperatures isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, if you’re willing to sacrifice the luxuries of a comfy bed surrounded by four walls, you’re in for one of the coolest sleepovers you’ll ever have. While every boat tour company’s “campground” varies, one option could be Hovgaard Island on the west-facing side of the Antarctic Peninsula. Some outfitters provide tents while others opt for a more au natural experience of only a waterproof, cold weather sleeping bag (bivy sack) and thermal mat. Sleeping under the infinite number of Antarctica’s twinkling stars is a surreal experience and knowing there’s nothing between you and all of Antarctica’s frozen glory is truly a magical feeling. I've chosen the au natural for us.
https://www.2foodtrippers.com/antarctica-food/#:~:text=Oh%20Pemmican%2C%20the%20...
Men need to increase their caloric intake to 4500 and women to 3900 to handle the temperatures. I'm assured we won't gain weight.

https://www.adventurouskate.com/kayaking-antarctica/#:~:text=Kayaking%20in%20Ant...

BCoF Are you familiar with any of these authors or books? or discuss one of these quotes:

“Antarctica. You know, that giant continent at the bottom of the earth that’s ruled by penguins and seals.”
― C.B. Cook, Twinepathy

“I want to visit the snow in Antarctica before global warming turns it into a tropical paradise.”
― Steven Magee

https://www.wayfairertravel.com/inspiration/books-about-antarctica/

Okay, like I love these virtual adventures.... Lyn's a Witchy Woman you are a rockstar for doing this! I'm up for it!

A Kayaking adventure that is such a beautiful way to be up close and personal to nature. It was so great to have an intimate little group of our own as we headed out for this adventure. I loved being able to reach down and touch the water. I took advantage of grabbing a piece of ice from the water and sucking on it. It was so cool feeling the air bubbles pop in my mouth. We saw penguins, seals, and whales gliding through the water just inches from us. It was both terrifying and awe inspiring.

The water was as calm as glass and it was nice to be gliding quietly through the water and feeling the chilly droplets fly off my paddle and land on my face. I was so glad I opted to have a camera mounted on my helmet. I was able to get photographs without having to juggle a camera or worry about dropping in in the ocean.

Sleeping under the stars was divine. We set up our bivy sacks in the snow, crawled into our sleeping bags, and settled in for a magical night that I'm sure none of us will ever forget. I didn't want to fall asleep, but all the fresh air and exercise had me slipping off for one of the best sleeps I've had in ages.