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I had the pleasure to visit South Georgia at the start of the year and it is one of the most wonderful experiences I've ever had. The island is beautiful and ju
by xKingfisher 6y ago
I had the pleasure to visit South Georgia at the start of the year and it is one of the most wonderful experiences I've ever had. The island is beautiful and just teeming with life.
There has been a tremendous effort to help the ecosystem recover from the damage done by whaling. I don't know what can be done but I really hope the best for the island. It'd be a shame to lose it, both for a wildlife and for future generations.
- eps 6y agoHow did you end up going there?
- xKingfisher 6y agoI went on a cruise through Quark Expeditions. We saw the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Going in Antarctica was what I was most excited about but South Georgia proved to be the surprise favorite of the trip. If you have the time and the means I would highly recommend it. Especially because due to increased tour volumes the tour companies are starting to limit their activities to limit environmental damage. Starting this year they are limiting daily landings from 2 to 1 (or that was the plan at least).
- eps 6y agoOh, nice. Thanks for the lead :) What ship were you on?
- xKingfisher 6y agoI was on the Ocean Diamond. Not the newest or nicest but still more than comfortable. And barely over 100 passengers, which is the max that can be on shore at one. I can't say enough good things about Quark, they were incredibly professional and the expedition staff were all top tier. I still keep in touch with quite a few of them.
- smackay 6y agoThe island is also rat-free, which is utterly mind boggling given the terrain. https://www.gov.gs/environment/eradication-projects/eradication-projects-rats/ https://www.gov.gs/environment/eradication-projects/eradicat...