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 reminded me that travel is all about new places and amazing experiences and in this marvellous wonderland I was miles from busy office blocks! The commerical world is locked away from your mind as you wake up to a land of snowfall, blizzards, penguins and sublime wilderness. Quite 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!
The previous night we docked off the coast of Goudier Island. Our boat was the MS Expedition, a marvellous red vessel, great place to relax on board with Antarctica outside. Just amazing feeling and the next day we were all set for the landing 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. []
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.
On my entire Antarctica trip, Jougla was actually the shortest landing we did. It happened so quick and was over in a flash, but I'd go back anytime just to see those penguins and enjoy the snow blizzard hitting my face!
This place reminded me that travel is all about new places and amazing experiences and in this marvellous wonderland I was miles from busy office blocks! The commerical world is locked away from your mind as you wake up to a land of snowfall, blizzards, penguins and sublime wilderness. Quite 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!
The previous night we docked off the coast of Goudier Island. Our boat was the MS Expedition, a marvellous red vessel, great place to relax on board with Antarctica outside. Just amazing feeling and the next day we were all set for the landing 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. []
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.
On my entire Antarctica trip, Jougla was actually the shortest landing we did. It happened so quick and was over in a flash, but I'd go back anytime just to see those penguins and enjoy the snow blizzard hitting my face!
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