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August 21, 2026: Johannesburg, South Africa to Antananarivo (Tana), Madagascar and on to Bentery Lodge
It was a straight-forward flight from Johannesburg(aka Joberg) to Antananarivo(aka Tana) and we got a kick out of seeing the double-decker, large jet plane right next to our…
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August 18-20, 2026: home to Johannesburg, South Africa
I’ve enjoyed a number of activities since the Chilean Fjords trip and before our trip to Madagascar. And now I’m on my way to Madagascar! Wahoo. Rather than…
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April 12-13, 2026: Puerto Montt, Chile to home
Nice uneventful return home- successful disembarkation, took a taxi to the Puerto Montt airport, stayed in an airport lounge until our flight, boarded the flight and flew home…
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April 11, 2026: sailing towards Puerto Montt
Today it rained all day and was windy. The swells and wind along the way last night were the worst they’ve seen in 5 trips- the 5 meter…
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April 10, 2026: Caleta Tortel
Today we visited the town/village of Caleta Tortel. The village proper doesn’t have any roads and residents walk or bike on boardwalks to get from one place to…
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April 9, 2026: Pia XI glacier
Lots of rain today, visiting the largest glacier in southern Patagonia and Patagonia Plunge. Guests can jump into the water from the landing platform to experience the Patagonia…
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