There Are Warthogs and Wildebeests, And Then There Are Beautiful Animals
Warthogs are peculiar creatures. I got the feeling they ‘knew things.’ Certainly there is a menace about them, and an …
Category Archives: Photos
Cape Town — Absolutely Delightful
The three days in Cape Town were a delight. It is a surprising city—stunningly beautiful, and unexpectedly peaceful and gentle. …
A Jewel of a Marketing Strategy
Rio! Sailing into—or out of—Rio de Janeiro is simply spectacular. Indeed, no matter where you are, in or near Rio, …
All At Sea
Jan 17, 2012 I’m sitting in the Observation Lounge on the Silver Whisper, watching …well, not much. “Water, water everywhere..nor …
The Meandering Matriarch’s Latest Excellent Adventure
In which I am (again) cruising in luxury, drinking piña coladas in the Caribbean, and talking cricket with lads in …
On the Road to Nowhere Else
It’s the same old dilemma, faced by researchers and reporters the world over: Do I report my findings in chronological …
Photo Caption Contest! I-Know-It-Sounds-Old-But-It’snot
Yes! You can become Famous! (somewhere else). Just write a caption for the following photo: Who nose? You could be …
Southern Elephant Seals: Giant Slugs of the Sea? Or Just a Lot of Blubber?
Everywhere I looked elephant seals were piled up like heaps of exhausted Sumo wrestlers. Sometimes it was easy to overlook …
Parade of the Penguins, Macquarie Island
I scarcely know where to begin, but my head is so full of penguins and elephant seals I think I’ll …
Dawn of the New Year
I don’t wish to be soppy here, but this is the view I woke up to about 5 a.m. …
