South Atlantic Ocean59°22’58” S 61°57’8” W
February 15, 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
The swell was about 4 metres today but many are down for the count. A good time to begin transferring photos and getting items in order ahead of the disembarkment on the 17th.
AntarcticaLeopardo, islote64°20’32” S 62°51’31” W
February 14, 2018 in Antarctica ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
The afternoon was an opportunity to watch for whales and with a calm moment and sunshine, time for a polar plunge. Seventeen passengers (including Dave) braved the elements to jump from the safety ofRead more
AntarcticaTombstone Hill64°49’4” S 63°30’33” W
February 14, 2018 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Port Lockroy was our last landing in Antarctica and a chance for some retail therapy and post cards to everyone from the Penguin post office. We also received the coveted ‘Antarctica - been thereRead more
AntarcticaOrne Islands64°39’32” S 62°37’55” W
February 13, 2018 in Antarctica ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Our second last day ashore Antarctica, gentoo penguins, fur seals, and that evening a BBQ on the back of the boat. IAATO guidelines are strict when it comes to food, you are not permitted to take foodRead more
AntarcticaInútil, Islotes64°53’28” S 62°54’32” W
February 13, 2018 in Antarctica ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A stunning morning with water like glass meant that the expedition could see some spectacular scenery. The divers saw jellyfish which lit up like LEDs. The kayakers had minke whales surface onlyRead more
South Atlantic Ocean66°20’21” S 66°47’7” W
February 12, 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A chance to visit more penguins and seals. A beautiful location where we could also observe mosses and lichens native to the region.
South Atlantic Ocean66°45’23” S 66°52’54” W
February 11, 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Detaille Island was the southern most point of our trip. We had hoped to travel slightly further, but the pack ice had moved in and rather than risk being stuck in the ice, the ship’s captain madeRead more
South Atlantic Ocean66°6’24” S 66°4’2” W
February 11, 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
This is what the expedition was all about, the ability to say we had crossed the Polar Circle. The ship’s horn blew as we crossed latitude 66°33’47.0”S. Cook’s oath was taken by all promisingRead more
AntarcticaBillie Peak64°45’49” S 63°22’13” W
February 10, 2018 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
The afternoon saw the expedition pass through the Lemaire Channel, which is about 500 metres wide and encompassed by sheer glaciers and cliffs. Very scenic, and peaceful, even with a slight breeze.
AntarcticaWilhelm Archipelago65°8’1” S 64°1’12” W
February 10, 2018 in Antarctica ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Wow! What can you say? We saw the most amazing icebergs, as if the ice carving giants had been active the night before. AND we got to land on an iceberg. ‘Black Ice’ (glacial ice) was gathered forRead more
