Blue Whale Fluking
I’m told this is a very rare occurrence–a blue whale fluking. Nuno, our skipper, has never seen one do it in the 9 years he’s been skippering this boat. Blue…
Read MoreTasks on board the Physeter
I’m leading a conservation holiday – a vacation in which volunteers pay to be a part of a research team. If you’re following my blog, then you know we’re collecting…
Read More16 and 20 April
Biosphere Expeditions Azores Diary 16 April Our research team for slot two has arrived, and we are coming together nicely as a research team after our first (half) day…
Read MoreFirst full day at sea
04 April (Diary written for Biosphere Expeditions) Our first full day at sea, and it was one that is going to hard to beat. It seems we hit the large-whale…
Read MoreHalf Day on the Water
Well, I took my anti-sea-sickness pills, and voila’! Did almost okay with a half day on the boat. I *know* I get sea sick, so I was prepared…many of the other…
Read MoreExpedition Preparation
After several days of preparation, Malika and I were ready to greet the first volunteers. Here’s my diary entry for our first day (written for Biosphere Expeditions) 02 April It’s…
Read MoreAlisa in the Azores
Well, I’ve been here in the Azores for a week now and things have been so hectic I’m a bit behind in posting… I am here working for Biosphere Expeditions,…
Read MoreTravel on the Cheap in Europe: The steep learning curve
Thus begins three months of travel for me in Europe–without the motorbike. If you are a hard-core fan of my motorcycle adventures, I guess you can just tune back in mid-June,…
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