Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 07:59

Dear Mr. Botella,

  we are wondering, what has been your favorite experience during this trip, and what do you look forward to doing? also, we want to know what is your favorite animal that you've seen.

      -From Alex, Michael, and Skyler

Juan Botella

Hi Alex, Michael and Skyler, thanks for writing. You questions are very good! You made me think. It
seems that there are so many new experiences all at the same time that I am
not sure I even know what has been my favorite experience. I have a few
that are rising to the top: Seeing penguins waddling along the ice was
quite amazing. Almost stepping on a seal while taking a picture was also
amazing, and walking 6 hours on the glaciers, looking at the vastness of
snow and ice was just incredible. I would sum them all as being in contact
with nature in such a different environment.
I look forward to an Ice Liberty, which is when we place the boat on ice
and we are allowed to step out of the boat. Ah! and keep not being sea
sick!
Thanks,
Juan.