Land ho!. First sighting of Antarctica land.
Off to Antarctica, the Seventh Continent!
(Editor’s note: This is the first of three posts about my experiences traveling to and from Antarctica in November 2025. It was the culmination of a lifelong dream. I’ve also included some of the over 500 photos I took in this precious yet largely inhospitable land.) As our ship rocked wildly in 25- to 30-foot waves in one of the world’s most treacherous ocean passages, I bounced from wall to wall in my shower. After about 10 minutes, I adapted. I held onto a chest-high rail with one hand while washing…