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. []
It was here that I realised how amazing it is to travel. Here you are away from the busy hard working commercial world. No office blocks, no skyscrapers, no computer issues and no phone calls. A glorious white wilderness of only snow, ice and penguins, with the odd bit of crazy weather!
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!
We had docked the previous night off the coast of Goudier Island. We had a nice relaxing time on our ship the MS Expedition on route to Jougla Point. Everything was perfect and all set for the next day's landing at this place.
There was a sense of magic in the air when a snowstorm greeted our departure from the ship and over to the small Jougla Point. This is the adjacent island to Port Lockroy, the British Base. []
The most popular thing to do and see in this tranquil location is to stare at penguins. There are loads of them and you can get some great close up photos and slide in the snow with them.
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!
It was here that I realised how amazing it is to travel. Here you are away from the busy hard working commercial world. No office blocks, no skyscrapers, no computer issues and no phone calls. A glorious white wilderness of only snow, ice and penguins, with the odd bit of crazy weather!
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!
We had docked the previous night off the coast of Goudier Island. We had a nice relaxing time on our ship the MS Expedition on route to Jougla Point. Everything was perfect and all set for the next day's landing at this place.
There was a sense of magic in the air when a snowstorm greeted our departure from the ship and over to the small Jougla Point. This is the adjacent island to Port Lockroy, the British Base. []
The most popular thing to do and see in this tranquil location is to stare at penguins. There are loads of them and you can get some great close up photos and slide in the snow with them.
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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