Live Antarctica Trip Report

[Dan]

From the ship tracking at https://shipinfo.net/vessels_map.php?imo=7367835&mmsi=538071436&hours_ago=336

It looks like all they did was cruise around King George Island and a couple of the other South Shetlands. They likely flew from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George Island and spent a couple days at sea eating and drinking, then flew back to Chile.

I pity them - no Zodiacs, no polar plunge, no Prime Minister, no 24-hour fast, no Drake crossings, possibly no shore landings or even penguins, and most importantly, no Bing Bong!

Yup, it's the equivalent of connecting in an airport versus actually exploring a location.

Plus, I'd take plated meals from @Jolu any day over buffets.

[whYME]

They didn't have a choice if it was a private trip of Jewish pax.

Even if they don't actually travel on Shabbos?

[yesitsme]

Doesn't it say that if you leave three days before shabbos it's not a problem?

[Dan]

Even if they don't actually travel on Shabbos?

From my research back then, it's still a problem. Lots of melacha is needed.

[Dan]

Doesn't it say that if you leave three days before shabbos it's not a problem?

2 completely distinct halachas and reasons.

[jye]

Yes, crazy rich guy taking friends. His trips are private jets, full-chartered trains, that sort of level.

Remember the guys dancing for the pope a few years ago? That's him.

Saudi Arabia is an interesting one. The Saudis don’t allow any alcohol. What’s a high end trip without any lechaims?

[Dr Moose]

Translate for the OOTers please? Gevir taking friends on an outing?

From what I heard, he's very makpid on minyan. So whenever he travels, he always makes sure to bring a minyan with him.