Monthly Archives: April 2026

Antarctica Day 6: Chinstraps, the Sub and Polar Plunge

On February 5, we woke to announcements that the morning’s landing would be difficult because of rocky terrain. That, on top of nonstop activity for five days, made us less interested in going ashore.  As an alternative, they were offering … Continue reading

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Antarctica Day 5:  Gentoos and Whales

Our Antarctic journey continued February 4, 2027 at Cuverville Island.   The plan was to visit another Gentoo colony.  We saw more and more Gentoo penguins. They were everywhere.   We saw this smart penguin laying on a flat rock … Continue reading

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