Cloudy, somewhat windier and a path shoveled across the deck
to breakfast. Another day, another
rookery. But!!!!! Although the
winds and seas got stronger we headed out on our Zodiac tour to beautiful
icebergs and were joined by 4 humpback whales that fed around us and then came
right up to check us out. We
stayed and played with them for 20 minutes. The hike on shore was an Antarctic challenge. Winds now greater than 15 knots and
blowing sleet and rain. We got a
few pictures of the Adelie penguins before heading back to the ship in heavy
seas. The Zodiacs are remarkably
stable but we took sea spray nonetheless.
In true Seabourn style we were met at the top of the gangway, wet and
cold with trays of aquavit and vodka.
At least our tummies were warm.
Off with the gear and into a hot bath and we call the day a marvelous
victory.
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| Adelie penguins have no white on their head but white eye rings |
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| Gentoo and Adelie nesting together |
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