After several days at sea, we awoke to the beautiful site of Gough Island. Its high cliffs towering out of the sea just off the port (left) side of the ship, which happens to be where our cabin is. Gough Island Gough Island (/ɡɒf/ GOF), also known historically as Gonçalo Álvares, is a rugged volcanic island in the South Atlantic …
This morning wind was a bit of a challenge. We could not land at the first site intended, but after a while the wind relented, and the ship repositioned to another local which allowed us to go ashore. Here there were many baby Fur Seals along with more King Penguins and a couple of young …
March 9, 2024 – South Georgia – Fortuna Bay & GrytvikenRead More »
As I write this, I know that some of our friends have been to these or similar places. I hope it brings back good memories, and your not jealous of our good weather (so far). For others maybe it might spur the desire or maybe just enjoy our adventures. Whatever, I am happy to share …
March 8, 2024 – South Georgia – Salisbury Plain & Possession BayRead More »
You did not miss anything, March 6th was a day at sea and not much to show. As we made our way to South Georgia we passed a group of islands sticking out of the ocean called Shag Rock. This area is rich in food for all sorts of sea life that nourishes various species …
We woke to the scenes of the bay outside Stanley Harbor. The light was striking through the clouds. It was a chilly day, made colder by a slight breeze. The itinerary for the day was a tour of the Highlights of Stanley. Stanley, also known as Port Stanley, is the capital city of the Falkland …
March 3rd was a day at sea heading to the Falkland Islands. Our first stop at New Island was a wet landing in the zodiacs for some bird watching. There were many various bird species, don’t ask me to identify them, but we did see two rockhopper penguins high on the cliffs. See if you …
March 4 2024 – New Island in the Falkland IslandsRead More »
The 28th was our last full day in the Antarctic. We woke to rather inhospitable weather, with ice all around the ship. So there would be no off ship activities today. A couple of views from our balcony. This was the first real “bad” day, though we have heard stories of worse. In all the …
February 28 – March 2, 2024, leaving antarctica and arriving at Puerto WilliamsRead More »
We woke to an overcast day with low clouds that touched the tops of the mountains surrounding the bay we were in. After breakfast we boarded a zodiac for a cruise through ice fields around Cuerville Island. Here are several glaciers that calve and produce many icebergs. The cruise around Cuerville Island. …
February 27, 2024 Cuerville Island and Niko HarborRead More »
While we were prepared once again for an early boarding for a zodiac ride to shore, it was determined that due to ice flows, the ship would again be our observation platform. They opened the bow for viewing. The afternoon was exceptional as we took the zodiac to land and then climbed a “snow dome” …
February 26, 2024 Cruising and walking on the snowRead More »
Some have asked about the temperature. Actually, it is not that cold, around zero centigrade or 32 for those metrically challenged. The wind sometimes makes it feel colder, but we are dressed warm. The parkas Silversea provided are great. While we anticipated an early morning zodiac cruise, that was changed. Instead, since the passage was …
