Today was the first day at sea and National Geographic Explorer was heading toward its destination, Antarctica. It was a beautiful day, although a bit cloudy, and the Drake Passage was treating us nicely. The waves rolled in a nice rhythm, and it was overheard that many might have had their best naps in a long time. It is important to be close to windows during these passages since you never know what you might spot…possibly a whale or two, Cuvier’s dolphins, or albatrosses? These animals are quick, however, and if you aren’t on your toes, you might miss them.
Days at sea give the naturalists the perfect opportunity to present important subject matter that relate to our journey. Today, Maria Intxaustegi gave us more information on the history of Antarctica. At the end of the day, we had our very first recap of the journey, including bite size pieces of knowledge that the staff are eager to share.
