The sun brought us calmer seas this morning. Impressive waves were handled quite well overnight, as National Geographic Endurance was built to do just that. The fog lifted this morning, and seabirds came back into view. Petrels and albatrosses graced the skies. As we sail toward the Falklands, we got an introduction to the birds of the islands, followed by a talk about the history of the Falklands and life on the islands by two staff members who grew up there! There is no better way to learn about a place than by listening to the locals.
During lunch, Captain Oliver and the incredible Bridge team spotted type A killer whales! Everybody gathered on deck, and we were treated to a pod of about seven. It was a spectacular site to see out in the open ocean. Next stop: Stanley!
