Quick survey: How many of you would like to visit all seven continents during your lifetime?
I'll raise my hand.
Antarctica will likely be the last though, because of time and expense. Plus, the idea of tromping around on sheets of ice and having to wear layers 24-7 doesn't much appeal to this warm-weather girl. Heck, I have enough trouble wearing scratchy sweaters, suffocating turtlenecks and bulky coats during Mid Atlantic winters. How would I ever deal with Antarctic cold -- even during their summer?
The penguins might be cute though...
Anyway, the point of this post is that tourism to the seventh continent is on the rise and that brings dangers for both visitors and the continent itself. We all know what happens when popular tourist spots aren't protected the way they should be. It's not a happy picture. Check out this story about a cruise ship that nearly sank on its way to Antarctica .
I don't know about you, but when my time comes, I'd rather it not happen slowly by hypothermia in sub-zero waters.
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