Car Wash

0748/24th January 2025 . With rock salt accumulating beneath the car, we shot off to Schuylerville to get it washed. It's a small town on the Hudson River. . The car's underside is protected, but rock salt is terribly corrosive. Car washes must do well at this time of year, when they are the only … Continue reading Car Wash

Original red hats…

You were left hanging on Elephant Island. Not a place you really want to hang out! We had been told to expect Macaroni penguins, but they were constant no-shows, so when this little chap made an appearance, Tim joked that he was he was the cruise director's "token" Macaroni. Baby elephant seals are cute Adults, … Continue reading Original red hats…

Little red ships

When we mentioned to people that we were going to Antarctica, 50% of them asked "why?" and thought we were mad, while some of the others just seemed surprised and asked "what do you do in Antarctica?" As it turned out, some people play scrabble, though to us this seemed sacrilegious! Tim got a terrific … Continue reading Little red ships