Hi there..We woke to 34 degree temps and snow showers this morning, Jan. 10. High winds caused a change in itinerary. Stromness is home to the whaling camp that Shackleton found after hiking over the mountains after landing on South Georgia. It is an abandoned camp now. Some hearty passengers did the 5 mile hike this morning retracing Shackletons steps to Shackleton's Waterfall, which is at the point where he could see the camp. We chose to view from the ship, however Rick has now gone ashore to try to get some pics of the camp and wildlife on the beach, which I will add a little later.
This afternoon we will sail to Fortuna Bay, South Georgia to view a colony of about 7000 pairs of King Penguins, seals and babies.
Enjoy the pics! Rick & Paula
This afternoon we will sail to Fortuna Bay, South Georgia to view a colony of about 7000 pairs of King Penguins, seals and babies.
Enjoy the pics! Rick & Paula
 |
| Remains of the whale station in Stromness, South Georgia where Shackleton arrived at the end of his journey |
 |
| Dusting of snow on the mountains this morning |
 |
| No tours of the whaling station! |
 |
| Buildings of the whaling station and spare ship parts |
 |
| Just too cute....had to include this baby fur seal who posed for us |
 |
| Met a new friend at Fortuna Bay |
 |
| Glacial waterfall |
 |
| These little guys found a reindeer antlers. The one little guy decided to try them on! |
 |
| Glacial erosion |
 |
| Beautiful glacier at the opening of Fortuna Bay |
 |
| Like father.....like son! |
 |
| Elephant seals resemble giant slugs!! |
 |
| Unusual "blond" baby fur seal. Our guide said 1 in 5000 and Fortuna Bay had two of them. |
 |
| Salt & Pepper |
 |
| Good night! |
Beautiful pics....thanks for sharing. Looks like you are having a grand trip.
ReplyDelete