Prior to travel, January 9, 2019

It's just two days prior to our leaving for Antarctica (John, Sandi and me!).   Packing is underway, bills and taxes are paid.   Will begin journaling on Friday, January 11, as we depart SFO for Houston, and then on to Santiago.   We will board the ship, Seabourn Quest, in Santiago on Sunday, January 13, and our adventures will begin!  Well, we will begin earlier, as we are slated to do a wine tour through the Maipo Valley, on our way to the ship. Keep checking in to see what we're up to on a daily basis!!!



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