South Atlantic Ocean 64°28’16” S 63°2’3” W
2022年2月28日, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 34 °F
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 ~2もっと詳しく
南極大陸Fournier, bahía64°31’55” S 63°8’6” W
2022年2月28日, 南極大陸 ⋅ 🌧 32 °F
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 (ohもっと詳しく
South Atlantic Ocean 64°28’36” S 63°1’31” W 2022年2月28日, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 34 °F
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!
South Atlantic Ocean 64°39’2” S 62°52’9” W 2022年2月28日, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F
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.
南極大陸Curie, Punta64°50’16” S 63°29’18” W 2022年3月1日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ☁️ 27 °F
First sunrise in Antarctica and I can't believe I'm actually here.
The weather is amazing and the colors breathtaking.
南極大陸Besnard, punta64°49’36” S 63°29’3” W 2022年3月1日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ☁️ 28 °F
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!
南極大陸Curie, Punta64°50’6” S 63°27’19” W
2022年3月1日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ☁️ 28 °F
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 provideもっと詳しく
南極大陸Curie, Punta64°49’55” S 63°28’19” W
2022年3月1日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ☁️ 32 °F
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 Argentineもっと詳しく
南極大陸Sinker Rock64°49’27” S 63°29’44” W 2022年3月1日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F
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 layingもっと詳しく
南極大陸Smith, Punta64°49’33” S 63°28’40” W
2022年3月1日, 南極大陸 ⋅ ☁️ 30 °F
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 inもっと詳しく
Woot Woot! [Christine]
PENGUINS! [Adria]