Antarctica at last

After a couple of days at sea we were all keen to get off the boat and explore this vast continent for ourselves. As the sun came out it played with the colours around us on the ice, making the snow glow as if lit by a spotlight. It provided a stark contrast to the dark and, in some cases pink, of the rocks.

This was where we started to see icebergs, big ones. Tabular 'bergs the size of apartment blocks floating beside as we woke up and peered out the windows. Icebergs sculpted by wind and weather, deciding where the ship could go and when. Large objects of beauty and danger where at any time, a calving could mean being swept out of kayak or much worse. Indescribably beautiful to look at.

We continued to be surrounding by wildlife and birds. Creatures who thrive in the harshest of environments yet fragile at the same time to any interference by man.

The ocean continued to be kind to us. No rough seas to have us confined to beds or cabins. Just endless opportunities for adventure for a group of people eager to enjoy all of it.Read more