Portal Point, Charlotte Bay, Antarctica

Paul was awake when my blue group was called to go ashore. I’m glad he was because it was a beautiful and sunny day!

We managed to touch a rock of mainland Antarctica, not just an island in Antarctica. Wow!

We had a lovely walk up the peninsula hill with a nice 350° view of the bay and mountains. There was also 2 sleeping seals in the far distance. At first they look like oblong rocks but one of the moved, and the snow between the two seals had been disturbed.

Staff absolutely loved the snow and it was heart-warming to see them having fun, more so for those who have never seen snow in their lives! They work so hard, and I am just grateful that they are allowed off the ship, in between duties, to relax and enjoy themselves.Read more