A sad end for modern Vikings

(EDITED TO ADD: In January 2012 the leader of the ‘Wild Vikings’ did it again – perhaps even more irresponsibly this time! See here for the details.) The so-called ‘Berserk Expedition‘ was a voyage from the Arctic to Antarctica aboard a 48-foot steel-hulled yacht, crewed by the self-described ‘Wild Vikings‘ under the leadership of Jarle… Continue reading A sad end for modern Vikings

Don’t forget New Zealand’s plight

The tragic earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week continues to reverberate through that country. The death toll is now almost certain to top 300, and may exceed 400. New Zealand is a small country, so that’s the equivalent of the USA losing Los Angeles in an earthquake that killed between 20,000 and 30,000 of… Continue reading Don’t forget New Zealand’s plight