Orne Islands

Paul was called to the Bridge last night due to snow and ice. He saw the New Year in but I was tired and went to bed.

This morning the ship stopped in Andvord Bay and guests went out in zodiacs for a zodiac cruise. I was still sleeping when my group was called - I didn't bother setting the alarm clock just in case it woke Paul up. I slept for a good 12 hours, on and off, and got up to read around 11:00 and Paul woke up around 11:30. It was foggy outside but the weather itself was good. The ship was in a sheltered area.

This afternoon we went ashore on one of the Orne Islands and had a walk to a viewpoint. The walk was over stones, melting snow (a bit slushy) and crisper, compacted snow. There are a few chicks that have hatched and now and then a parent fed the chick. One had 2 chicks! Nature is wonderful.Læs mere