3 Years Around the World

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Jumping Ship

Day 125: February 1, 2025 – Ushuaia Argentina to Drake Passage



Last night, I waved good-bye to my Odyssey home as it sailed away without me. This morning, I boarded my new home for the next 11 days, the World Explorer.

Villa Vie Odyssey sailing away from Ushuaia
Quark Expeditions World Explorer
View as we sail away from Ushuaia
Photo by Wendy

I’m sharing a cabin with Wendy, another Odysseyean. Our cabin is an upgrade from what I have on the Odyssey – it’s got a balcony! Not bad considering this last-minute deal cost me $5,000 for what is normally a $17,000 cruise.

Our cabin on the World Explorer

Tonight, around midnight we enter Drake Passage. The weather is looking promising so far. Our WiFi may be limited from here on, so I’m not sure how much I’ll be able to post. But I’m off to see the penguins!

7 responses to “Jumping Ship”
  1. Elaine Smith Avatar
    Elaine Smith

    Glad you and Wendy are doing this together. Always nice to have a compadre along! Enjoy every minute of this dream come true!

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  2. Sharon Lanza Avatar
    Sharon Lanza

    What an adventure!!

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  3. Debbie S Wallace Avatar
    Debbie S Wallace

    Love the new ship!
    Prayers for Drake passage…
    How exciting!! And what a deal!

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  4. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    Of course you must!

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Your words have become my new mantra. An excuse for doing almost anything.

      Reply
  5. Donna Kruszewska Avatar
    Donna Kruszewska

    I am very happy to hear that the journey to Anartctica which has been a bee in your bonnet for at least a decade is about to happen. What a treat it must be.

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    1. Basia Avatar
      Basia

      Indeed it has. And I finally get to check it off my list

      Reply

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