Thursday, May 30, 2013

Jougla Point in Antarctica

By Jonny Blair


You are wondering where on earth is Jougla Point! The answer is in Antarctica. It is on a remote island called Goudier Island. I was gasping in awe of my surroundings at Jougla, amidst a flurry of snow and penguins. I also got thinking about my time spent in PR in London. []

This place served as a reminder to me that travel is really about seeing new places and having amazing experiences and in this fantastic wonderland I was many miles from those busy office blocks of a big city! The commerical world is out of your mind as you wake up in a world of endless snow, strong blizzards, penguins and complete wilderness. Just amazing!

Jougla sits nicely on Goudier Island. My visit there was special as the adjoining part of Goudier Island houses a British Base - Port Lockroy! Jougla Point was the first stop off that day and prepared me for the epic trip across to Port Lockroy. It's unlikely I will visit Port Lockroy again but the place left a lasting impression - sliding penguins and in the background a flying British flag!

Before arrival at Jougla Point, we spent the night docked in the harbour nearby - at Goudier Island. Our ship was the red MS Expedition, used for a lot of Antarctica trips these days. It was great staring out the window at the epic views before bed and then getting up early to land at this place.

Leaving our boat on the Zodiac for Jougla Point you could feel the magic. The adjacent island from where Port Lockroy, the British Base sits. []

There were lots of penguins at this remote location, you've kind of got to expect that when you're in Antarctica!! I got a few close up photos of a Gentoo penguin.

Jougla Point was a short and sweet trip and indeed ended up being the quickest and shortest landing on my Antarctica voyage. Enjoy it while it lasts!




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