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May 30, 2006
Malcontent
Whenever I get a little blue, I like to look at possible trips I might take. So this evening, after a refreshing shower and 15 minutes of less-than-productive cleaning, I took to my computer to see what sorts of places I might visit. After much perusing of options, I finally found the trip for me.
For the next couple of days, Gap Adventures is offering 50% off their polar bear expeditions. While the total cost is still pricey (about $2,200 for everything--airfare to Norway, domestic flight to Tromso, the 13-day yacht trip, food, etc.), the package is still pretty amazing. Here's the blurb:
Expedition Spitsbergen: Journey from Oslo, Norway to the northern community of Longyearbyen, on this 13-day voyage of discovery. Expect some fantastic encounters with polar bears, seals, walruses, seabirds, and perhaps the unique Svalbard reindeer. When not keeping an eye out for wildlife, the scenic fjords and glaciers are sure to capture your imagination.
Things I like about this adventure: 1) sunshine always helps to mitigate my feelings of depression, and the sun will be brightly shining 24/7 during the trip. 2) The first couple days also include a swing by the offshore banks where feeding whales frolic. 3) The temperature will be a welcome respite from the heat (even if it's only 2 days into the hot weather) from the nastiness of the D.C. summer.
Of course, the cons are the price (sigh, isn't it always?), the short notice (I have client commitments in June), and the fact that I get violently seasick just standing on the pier near the ocean. So instead of booking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the polar bears, I think I'll finish putting away the clean laundry and hop into bed. My day starts early tomorrow and promises to be exciting, even without the polar bears.
Comments
What about a bike tour in Japan. I can take you on the "Binbo Ryoko" tour - Japan on $15 / day*.
*$15 is a rough estimate the actual amount spent varies according to personal consumption habits.
The $15 does not include guide, bike and equipment rental, or transportation to, from, and within Japan.
Posted by: kevin at May 31, 2006 05:22 AM
