Antarctica

I´m often asked what my favourite travel destination is. For me, it is a no-brainer – Antarctica – the ice continent.

K. and I were fortunate enough to take two journeys to this remarkable and unique environment.

In 2004 we took the now-sunken cruise ship, Explorer from Ushuaia down the eastern side of the Peninsular, whilst our trip in 2007 on Antarctic Dream took us down the western side. Both trips were spectacular and magical. To be in an environment untouched by humans was an amazing privilege that few will ever see.

Congratulation to K. who will be holding consecutive photographic exhibitions at the following venues in Singapore starting on Moday: -

The Arts House
Exhibition: 26th November 2009 - 11th December 2009 (FOC)
Opening: 27th Nov 2009, 6pm-8pm, The Arts House

National University of Singapore Society, Kent Ridge Guild House
Exhibition: 14th December 2009 - 14th February 2010 (FOC)
Talk on Antarctica - 18th Dec 2009, 6.30pm-7.30pm, NUSS, ($5 for members, $10 for non-members)

The Blurb for the exhibition states

Antarctica has always been synonymous with unpredictable weather, strong winds, brutal storms and of course, freezing cold temperatures. However, despite its seemingly inhospitable facade, Antarctica possesses a quiet pristineness and unassuming elegance that makes it unique, different and somehow special.

This exhibition brings the beauty of this faraway continent to you in a collection of photographs. They were taken from two separate journeys made by Kemmy Lim.

Visitors will be treated to the delights of the different types of penguins, the amazing wonders of the environment and they will also have a peek at the few cruise ships / ice breakers that dare embark on the treacherous journey across the Drake Passage to the last continent.

Sales and tickets - The proceeds will go to the Children's Cancer Foundation
Do visit if you are around.

Some more of my photos from the 2007 voyage can be found by clicking here.