Antarctica

Our last day in Antarctica was so fun. The sun was shining, we saw a mother humpback whale and her calf, and we took the Polar Plunge! The crew had a DJ playing hype music, a bartender with shots and hot chocolate, and the ship’s doctor was standing by. The Expedition Team tied tethers around … Continue reading »

We had a great day in the zodiacs today – we saw Weddell Seals, an elephant seal, penguins, and a rainbow. Two members of the UK Heritage Trust came onboard to give us a presentation about their work. They operate the world’s most southern Post Office and are restoring refuge huts and research stations used … Continue reading »

The ship made an ice landing in Wilhemina Bay – it honestly looked like we were at the end of the earth! The ship was surrounded by ice and fog, and the ship’s bow was buried in the ice. Our Expedition Team posed in front of the ship. Cuverville Island had so many penguins!

We landed on Danco Island this morning via the zodiacs. Gentoo penguins and Weddell seals covered the island. This afternoon we sailed around Chiriguano Bay in the zodiacs. We were surrounded by penguins porpoising and snowy peaks. Summer solstice is almost here – the sun sets around 10:30pm and rises around 3:30am.

Our first stop this morning was D’Hainaut Island. It was very rainy, snowy, and windy but my husband took amazing photos that look Photoshopped. There was a small Argentine refuge hut surrounded by Gentoo penguins. This afternoon we cruised in the zodiacs around Mikkelson Harbour and Cierva Cove. Primavera Research Station had several red buildings … Continue reading »

We had an early morning yesterday when Seabourn’s expedition team called us down to try on our BOGS boots and listen to the IAATO briefing. Tour operators to the Antarctic must give us a presentation on how to visit the continent safely and without contaminating the land or animals. Avian Flu is a concern as … Continue reading »