Wish You Were Here: Icebergs, penguins and whales in Antarctica

Looking to escape Here s a up-to-date trip a local reader took to explore Argentina and Antarctica Check it out then find more reader excursion inspiration at www mercurynews com tag wish-you-were-here ANTARCTICA Iceberg right ahead For Sunnyvale s Carla Klein a close-up view of icebergs penguins seals and whales were among the highlights of a trip to Argentina and Antarctica earlier this year Klein flew into Buenos Aires made it to the Gran Melia Hotel inside the Iguaz National Park and took a speed boat right under Iguazu Falls She then got on a six-day cruise between the Antarctic peninsula and the continent itself One special feature of our itinerary was that we crossed the polar circle Klein explained Our cruise included the Polar Plunge an opportunity to dive into the Antarctic waters I passed on it but a majority of people on the cruise did it Klein particularly enjoyed a visit to Port Lockroy the first base established by the British in The base is no longer working but it is now a small museum and the largest part southerly operational post office in the world she revealed It was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime trip VOYAGE TIPS The temperature was degrees most of days ostensibly not as cold as you think Klein commented The greater part cruises supply a heavy parka and waterproof boots Book your cruise early as the small ships fill up speedily I d also recommend the excursion to Iguazu Falls Join the fun Send a photo of yourself on your latest adventures local domestic or international to jmastrodonato bayareanewsgroup com Tell us where you are who everyone is and where they re from and share a passage tip or two to help fellow readers go there too