Return to Williams Hill
Weekend, August 24 to 26, 2018 Spent a lovely weekend at Williams Hill BLM and exploring the coast.
Stephen
Tromsø Revisited
Friday, August 17th, 2018
Gnålodden and Burgerbukta
Wednesday August 15th, 2018 Last expedition day. We landed at Gnålodden for a free stroll around the base of the bird cliff. The guides had set up a secure perimeter, so we did not need armed escorts constantly following us…
Pyramiden
Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 We visited the now abandoned township of Pyramiden. This was a soviet era mining community with all the trappings. Now it is home to 10 residents who are available to provide tours and run the local…
Longyearbyen
Monday, August 13th, 2018 Up early for morning activities. Caroline went on a fat bike tour around town and along the old road to the airport. The bike guide of course had a riffle, because that is what you do…
Hamiltonbukta and Magdalenefjorden
Sunday, August 12th, 2018 In the morning is went for a zodiac cruise and bird spotting along the coast of Hamilton Bay, Raudfjord. Of course, there was a glacier to check out as well. In the afternoon we headed to…
In Search of Polar Bears
Friday, August 10th, 2018 Overnight the ship headed North with the intent to find Polar Bear in the pack ice. We woke up to find pack ice all around the ship. We spent a very relaxed morning just cruising in…
Mushamna and Monaco Glacier
Thursday, August 9th, 2018 Up early and greeted with low cloud. It actually felt like we were in the high arctic. Stephen went on the long hike while Caroline opted of the short hike. It was. Nice to be walking…
Signehamna and Lilliehöökfjorden
Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 Signehamna, Krossfjorden. Up early for an invigorating 3-hour hike across rocky terrain, around various lakes and to the foot of a Karlbyeren Glacier. Just as we landed, we were greeted by an inquisitive Arctic Fox. The…
Alkhornet, Isfjorden
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 Morning spent on deck taking in the views as we cruised into Isfjorden. Fine weather and calm seas. In the afternoon we hiked around Alkhornets which is home to many sea birds. This cliff also signals…
Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
Monday, August 6th, 2018 Located half way between the northern tip of Norway and the southern tip of Svalbard, Bjørnøya is home to thousands and thousands of birds. We spent a pleasant morning zodiac cruising along the southwest coastline doing…
2018 Svalbard Expedition
Friday, August 3rd, 2018 Heading North in search of Polar Bears. We journey to Svalbard for an expedition along the west and northwest coasts of Spitsbergen Island. This is likely our last expedition trip on The World, but a great…
Williams Hill BLM and Highway 1
Weekend, July 20th to 22nd, 2018 Spent a hot few nights at Williams Hill BLM futzing with Molly before return along the magnificent Highway 1.
Pinnacles National Park
Saturday, July 14, 2018 A hot but wonderful day in Pinnacles National Park. And no issues present with Molly.
New Plates for Molly and an Engine Warning Lamp
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 The plan was for a weekend camping trip to Pinnacles National Park. First chore was to mount the new license plates. Unfortunately less than 2 miles down the road, Molly decided it was a good time…