There are two English lectures ''Life of the Whale'' and ''Albatross, We Have a Problem.'' Both lectures are interesting, but the highlight of the day is spotting our first iceberg. It is fairly large and blue in color.
In the afternoon, we attend a behind-the-scenes tour of the ship. It is loud and a bit more rocky-feeling on deck one. Deck one is exclusively for the crew. We see the engine, the stabilizers, and the water storage and filtration system. It's amazing how much goes on behind the scenes.
Later, we go to bed a bit after dinner as our group is the first zodiac disembarkation once we arrived in the Weddell Sea. The Weddell Sea is named after James Weddell who discovered the great ice-filled sea in 1823.
Memories of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic
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- Amy Sonbuchner
- Antarctica, Camping, Expedition Cruises, Falkland Islands, Kayaking, Light Hiking, Luxury & Indulgence, Multisport, Scuba Diving, South America, Traveler Stories, Whale Watching, Wildlife Watching
- Leaving for Adventure and Ushuaia
- IAATO
- Rockhoppers Like to Hop
- Christmas Eve on L'Austral
- Christmas Day on L'Austral
- Shackelton's Hike
- 200,000 King Penguins!
- Off to the White Continent
- Ice Is Nice
- Entering the Weddell Sea
- New Year's Eve with Icebergs
- Sunshine in Antarctica
- Swimming in Antarctica
- The Mild Drake Passage
- Surprise Landing
- Back to Reality
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