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This may just be our greatest episode, and the best is yet to come! Join us on the first part of our 2 part Cruising Antarctica Series, and the beginning of our 4 month trip in South America!

This episode starts with a fully guided experience through the VIBRANT capital of Argentina, BUENOS AIRES. Here we spend several days exploring it’s history, culture and exquisite food before setting sail on our 2 week voyage to Antarctica with the Celebrity Infinity.

In our first part of the voyage we explore the southernmost city in the world Ushuaia, along with its MAJESTIC Tierra del Fuego National Park. We sail past the southern cape of the continent Cape Horn and through the TREACHEROUS Drake Passage to arrive at the frozen continent of ANTARCTICA!

Chapters:

Introduction 0:00

Buenos Aires Cycling Tour 1:25

After arriving in Buenos Aires we have breakfast at the iconic Cafe' Tortoni and embark on a cycling tour with Biker Street Tours, we learn the history of the city along with its more well know areas such as San Telmo, it's love of Football (Soccer) at the Boca Juniors Stadium and Tango at Caminita in La Boca. We try some of the famous Argentine Beef at a local Parrilla (grill).

City Walk to Palermo 15:09

We check out the sites of the city centre before walking to La Recoletta, one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, which includes the graves and mausoleums of Presidents, Nobel Prize winners and Eva (Evita) Peron. Afterwards we stroll through the parks and gardens of the affluent Palermo suburb including the famous Japanese Gardens. We have dinner in the trendy suburb of Palermo Soho.

San Telmo 23:02

We have lunch at el Mercado (Market) San Telmo with it's array of amazing food options. Followed by a Tango performance in Plaza Dorrego before boarding our cruise.

Cruising at Sea days 25:49

We board the Celebrity Infinity and embark on our 2 week Cruise to Antarctica. We settle into our oceanview stateroom and enjoy a spectacular sunset as we farewell Buenos Aires. We use the free time on deck in the spa and watch the Albatross fly parallel to the ship.

Beagle Channel & Ushuaia 30:10

We arrive into the Beagle Channel which is teaming with seabirds and marine life. Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins colonise small islands with charming lighthouses on our approach to the southernmost city in the world. We arrive into the port of Ushuaia and walk through the quaint city centre, trying some local made chocolates.

Tierra del Fuego National Park 36:56

From Ushuaia we head to the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park, here we check out some amazing sites and learn a bit about the geology/ecology of the area, spotting a Patagonian Red Fox, along with many native bird species. We learn the history of the Yagan/Yaman people native to the area, as well as the British and Argentine colonisation of the region.

Cape Horn & the Drake Passage 43:44

We pass the southernmost cape of South America, Cape Horn (Cabo Hornos), also known as the end of the world! From here we cross one of the most treacherous stretches of sea in the planet, where the Pacific, Atlantic and Southern Oceans meet.

Antarctica 46:40

Finally we arrive at the frozen continent of Antarctica. The weather could not have been more perfect, with glistening snow and vibrant blue glaciers. As we approach the Schollaert Channel we are greeted by floating icebergs and Migrating Humpback Whales. Truly a sight to marvel over!

Our Antarctica journey is just getting started. Join us on the second part of this journey where we will further explore the frozen continent in much more detail and encounter amazing wildlife on our return to Buenos Aires. Part 2 coming soon!