• And We Are Off!

    February 11 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F

    Embarked Ortelius … ✅

    Settled into our cabin … ✅

    Got reacquainted with the ship … ✅

    Completed the mandatory safety briefing and muster drill … ✅

    Enjoyed the sailaway from the open decks … ✅

    Stopped off in the Beagle Channel to pick up the helicopters and Chilean pilots that will be accompanying us on this journey … ✅

    Attended the daily briefing; met the expedition team; and learned that we should have a fairly smooth first day crossing to South Georgia Island tomorrow … with waves in the 2.5-3 m (8-10 ft range) … ✅

    Enjoyed our first meal aboard Ortelius … ✅

    Attended the mandatory IAATO and zodiac operations briefings … ✅

    Ready to be rocked to sleep … ✅

    Our adventure has begun!
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