You'll find South Georgia located 1,000 kilometers east of the Falkland Islands. The British territory lies in the South Atlantic Ocean.
There is a wonderful mysterious air to the remote island (of South Georgia.) Could it be the breathtaking landscape of enormous mountains that peak unapologetically upwards or possibly the glacial aspects?
Or is it the fact, South Georgia has truly no permanent human inhabitants? Whatever the reason, the only access to this very remote island is strictly (by way of) sea. Maybe it is this fact alone that makes South Georgia such an awe-inspiring travel destination.
There are two mountain ranges here with eleven peaks nearly two thousand meters in height.
During the summer months millions of penguins are joined by thousands of albatrosses and an enormous number of seals. The natural wildlife extravaganza is available for viewing, each year, despite the isolation of the island.
Historically speaking, the renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton travelled with two members of his courageous crew in order to save the lives of his men. The famed explorer is buried on the island.
On a more cynical note, the first explorer to the island was Captain James Cook. He was quoted as saying that it was an island “doomed by nature to everlasting frigidness and never to feel the warmth of the sun's rays whose horrible and savage aspect I have no words to describe.” Brrr…..quite “chilling” words from an explorer!
Today, there has been a resurgence of interest in the explorer Shackleton. This, in effect, has increased tourism to the area.
Currently, the number of cruise ships has risen from three per year, in the past decade to well over thirty.
In conclusion, it is a wonderful place to view thick, icy glaciers and watch penguins. Bon Voyage Antarctic style!
