Closing our Nautical Chapter Many of you are probably wondering why we haven’t posted any Ithaka updates for awhile. The answer: we’ve been wrestling (more…) read more 11219 11
From Chile to Costa Rica! Ithaka arrived safely in Costa Rica–quite a long journey from Valdivia, Chile! We had a delivery crew on board: Ashley (more…) read more 5981 1
Leaving South America I’m terribly behind in posting… I will come back and “fill in the blanks,” but for now, here is the (more…) read more 5458 0
Shackleton, Stabilizers, and Penguins! MARCH 15: We left Grytviken at 08:45, heading to Stromness Harbour where Ernest Shackleton arrived after his epic journey to (more…) read more 4355 2
Jason Harbour/Maiviken March 13, 2016: JASON HARBOUR Today started too early. Around 02:00 the wind gusts picked up; from our cabin we (more…) read more 2593 2
Punks in the ‘Hood: Macaronis We are anchored in a small bay, Cobbler’s Cove, which is between a common visitor site Godthul which has remnants (more…) read more 2788 2
South Georgia Island: Hope for the Planet Often my travels, frankly, leave me a bit depressed about the state of the environment and the future for Mother (more…) read more 2421 2
Days 5 & 6: Arriving at South Georgia Island The calm weather was bound to end, and so it did. Winds kicked up to 25 knots, and the waves (more…) read more 2177 2
Day 4 at Sea: the First Iceberg The weather today has been nothing short of magnificent. The sun was out, and we opened the Pilot House doors (more…) read more 1333 2
It’s an Albatross Morning We are beginning Day 3 at sea. Winds and weather continue to be favorable, and there is no excessive noise (more…) read more 1303 2
