by Sarah Gallo | Feb 17, 2015 | Africa, South Africa
Boulders Beach is one of the most unique, pristine beaches I have ever encountered. What makes it any different from say, De Hoop Nature Reserve? Well, there are PENGUINS! And it’s not like they’re hiding – they’re basking in the sun only a few feet away from you,...
by Sarah Gallo | Jan 18, 2014 | Antarctica
Christmas Eve. Up at 7 so that we could begin our 2.5 hour zodiac cruise through Cierva Cove. It was snowing – a very white Christmas indeed. We were on a search for sea mammals, specifically whales, but unfortunately we didn't see any. It wasn't that...
by Sarah Gallo | Jan 18, 2014 | Antarctica
We were awakened at 6:30am to an announcement saying to look out our windows and view Antarctica! I screamed and ran to the upper deck to take photos (naturally). It was freezing cold but the views were astonishing – so nice to see after two days at sea. We...