Spring is springing in the southern hemisphere and that means cruise ships are heading south as we speak, in anticipation of starting Antarctic operations in November. And the 1000s of people that will visit the Last Continent this season are getting excited by the day!

I head south for my 10th season in 10 days (panic!), and my ship, the Fram, is crossing the equator on her way to Buenos Aires, where I'll meet her on 31 October. We will then head to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica, and Chile. I will try to post here regularly on my observations as I visit new locations and return to others I first visited 15 years ago.

If a trip to Antarctica is in your future, don't hesitate to post questions on conditions, itineraries, locations, clothing, photo gear, or anything else that comes to mind.