The Crossing

Drakes crossing to Antartica takes approx 36 hours. There had been a break in the weather and we finally on our way. The crossing is pretty rough and many on board have sea sickness. I was lucky that the crossing did not affect me.

The boat was rolling from side to side so it was quite dangerous to be outside. At dinner it is a little like the Titantic - we are all waiting for the plates to slide off the table. All tables and chairs are bolted down.

For a day we just stayed in our cabin and rested. Walking around the boat tppk quite an effort to ensure you stayed upright.

On board the ship there were several short presentations covering photography , birds of Antarctica and a movie to help spend the day.

I was getting cabin fever by the end it was a long 2 daysRead more