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steve2470

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2. not to the South Pole itself

Reply to LynneSin (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 02:57 PM

Mar 2014

You can get to the coast and more northerly parts much cheaper, yes. But to actually go to the South Pole...it's 45K. I've looked. You have to fly to get to the SP, unless you work for NSF.

eta: You had a good suggestion. I might take a much cheaper cruise eventually. The South Pole is really out of reach for anyone that's not a scientist, NSF employee or just damn rich. Sorry, didn't mean to stomp on your suggestion.

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offbeat travel factoid [View all] steve2470 Mar 2014 OP

There are cruises that can take you there that are much more reasonable prices LynneSin Mar 2014 #1

not to the South Pole itself steve2470 Mar 2014 #2

Son of a friend worked there. There's no reason for a tourist to go. mainer Mar 2014 #3

If one masters Haute Cuisine a French research station might hire you Brother Buzz Mar 2014 #4

Some guys can't get past Antarctica's biggest drawback pinboy3niner Mar 2014 #5

lol and freezing to death quickly :) nt steve2470 Mar 2014 #6