The calm, foggy waters of the Drake Passage unveiled a fantastic view of the South Shetland Islands early this morning. Our first massive icebergs, whales, penguins, and seals bobbed about in the glassy waters. What an introduction to Antarctica and its wonders!
Our first landing of the expedition could not have been better. Sunny skies and grand views of glaciers caught everyone’s attention as much as the hundreds of chinstrap and gentoo penguins going about their business, as if we were not there at all. What a magical place!
