Finally reached Antarctica
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After a “smooth” Drake Passage crossing, we saw our first signs of land!
Completed the “Kayak Capability Test” to make make sure we can get in and out of the kayaks from the Zodiacs.
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After a “smooth” Drake Passage crossing, we saw our first signs of land!
Completed the “Kayak Capability Test” to make make sure we can get in and out of the kayaks from the Zodiacs.
In ~2Leer más
Went on our first Zodiac outing. Short 45 mins to introduce us to the boat and orient us for future outings.
Amazing view of glaciers, plus many wildlife sightings. Whales, sea lions, birds (ohLeer más
Before leaving Fournier Bay, the sun decided to come out and provide the chance to capture landscape photos. Looking forward to checking out the pics and sharing!
FYI, no internet tomorrow, so if you don’t see anything from me tomorrow, that’s why.
I’ll still draft Footprints, so keep a lookout for updates when we do get internet again.
First sunrise in Antarctica and I can't believe I'm actually here.
The weather is amazing and the colors breathtaking.
Day 2 agenda -
Watch release of a Weather Ballon
Go ashore and take pics of Penguins!
Special Operations Boat ride around Damoy Bay
And of course eat yummy food!
1 of 2 weather balloon launches from Octantis.
Weather balloons are launched at the same time around the world. The data collected from these launches help to predict weather systems and provideLeer más
First opportunity to step on Antarctica!
Landed at Damoy Point, a rocky isthmus off the west coast of Wiencke Island. There are 2 "huts" on shore. The Bahia Dorian hut, established by the ArgentineLeer más
Day recap:
Sunny clear day.
Calm waters, almost mirror like.
7am - beautiful sunrise. Penguins swimming in the water (great pic!)
Weather Balloon launch - 8-9 am
Before Landing - saw a Seal layingLeer más
Day 2 - Damoy Point (S 64 49’, W 63 31’)
Named after Julien Damoy, a French Entrepreneur and financier of the French Antarctic expedition in 1903-1905, led by Jean Baptist Charcot.
Located inLeer más
Woot Woot! [Christine]
PENGUINS! [Adria]