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Dr Brian Krabak

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The Last Desert (2007) blog posts from Dr Brian Krabak

26 November 2007 05:25 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

We headed to Deception Island to complete to the last stage of the race.

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Posted On: 30 Nov 2007 11:00 pm

Brian and Christine, sounds like you found all you had hoped for. Talk to to you in a few days.

25 November 2007 05:24 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

We've landed in Cuverville and in parallel with our spirits, the weather is pristine.

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23 November 2007 07:31 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

In the middle of the night, a distress signal was sent from another ship, the Explorer. It appears that the ship had run into an iceberg and was taking on too much water. The passengers were evacuated from the ship and spent three hours in the cold Antarctic waters waiting for help. The captain of our ship, The Antarctica Dream, received the distress call and responded by turning the ship 180 degrees to head North. Unfortunately, we were about 13 hours away. But he was able to relay the signal to other ships that were closer to the sinking ship. In the end, all passengers and crew survived. Upon arising this morning, we were quite surprised to see we had not landed at Neko Harbor, our next leg of the race. Instead, we were still sailing at sea silent with the surrounding icebergs. It was with great respect and exquisite pain that our Expedition Leader, Julio, unfolded the events of the night before. A story made quite difficult to tell, as Julio had apparently spend his first 6 years as part of the Explorer. And with each passing word, his reality became our realty. A ship in the Antarctica Sea was sinking. A grand lady of the sea, the Explorer, was now going to be one with the sea....forever. We've spent the rest of the day reacting to the news. Most of the passengers have been able to contact family and friends to let them know we are all fine. But it is a sombre reminder that nature still rules the world. And despite all the surrounding beauty of our adventure, it's not always fun and games............

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Posted On: 26 Nov 2007 01:17 pm

Hi Brian, I wanted to say hi and wish you well. I just finished reading your adventures on the high seas. Oh my! I am so glad you are both well. Be safe, have fun and continue to share your experience.

Posted On: 26 Nov 2007 12:38 am

So glad you guys are ok! We wondered if you were able to have turkey out at sea. Is turkey of the sea the same as "chicken of the sea"? Looking forward to your return!

Posted On: 25 Nov 2007 04:21 am

Brian, I am your mothers boss, she sends you both her love and insists you stay out of the water. All the call center is watching this adventure. Take care and enjoy!!!!

Posted On: 24 Nov 2007 04:02 am

Hi Brian and Christine! Glad you are enjoying the trip and OK.

Posted On: 24 Nov 2007 12:42 am

Gosh, I felt chills while reading your entries. I'm glad that all the Explorer passengers made it-- another reminder that despite the effect we have on it, we do not control the earth. You'd better not decide to stay in Antarctica-- work is so quiet without you!

Posted On: 23 Nov 2007 10:36 pm

Great to hear you are doing well. It all sounds a bit surreal and amazing. Like something from some other world. Your being there makes it a much closer world event. Keep us posted. Rebecca

21 November 2007 09:42 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

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18 November 2007 10:33 am (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

We`ve safely arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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Posted On: 20 Nov 2007 06:08 pm

Hey Doc, glad to hear you made it safely take care.

Posted On: 19 Nov 2007 10:32 pm

Brian You crazy fool!! Good luck and dont get hurt. Mike Andary

15 November 2007 12:55 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time(US & Canada); Tijuana

Only 72 hours till the start of my adventure to the land of Antarctica.

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Posted On: 19 Nov 2007 10:00 pm

Dr B, Have a great time! Hope not too many frost bitten appendages and snow blindness in yourself or the competitors!! Enjoy, Dr Mx

Posted On: 17 Nov 2007 03:15 am

http://donaldstar.smugmug.com I would love to put some of your favorite photos in a gallery there for you to share with everyone. Let me know if you are interested. I remember the ones you sent me before, they were great! Thanks for including me in your e mail. By teh way got a new Trek EX9 Awsome bike! Hope to see or read from you again soon.....