Making our way back north after spending a great day below the Antarctic Circle we came across many beautiful sights. The morning was spent at Fish Island and Prospect Point, enjoying the location through both hikes and Zodiac cruises. From there we sailed towards the Grandidier Channel in the hopes of finding a suitable place for an afternoon landing. However, in true expedition fashion we had to change our plans when we discovered the way to the site was blocked by fast ice. Instead we had a great afternoon parked in the fast ice where we had a barbecue followed later by a mighty chilly polar plunge!
11/21/2024
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At Sea towards Ushuaia
After a memorable week exploring Antarctica, it was time to head back home towards Ushuaia. Our day in the Drake Passage was a pleasant one, with the seas staying relatively mild with the wind and swell from the northwest. We were treated to numerous presentations throughout the day from our excellent expedition staff. Eric kicked things off after breakfast with stories about ice before Justin shared his amazing experiences filming under frozen lakes on the Antarctic Continent. Following another wonderful lunch from the galley team, we enjoyed some birdlife outside and brief sightings of passing fin whales. Fi was next on the agenda, sharing some tips and tricks for sorting and editing our many photos from the trip. Teatime was a delight today with Swedish pancakes on the menu, and after a good feed, we enjoyed Josh’s talk on the Belgian Antarctic Expedition. Before we all retired to our cabins after dinner, there was one final lecture, with Captain Oliver sharing some tales about the construction of the ship and how it can navigate in these challenging, polar environments so comfortably and successfully.
