Ship’s log Day Three…We Soldier On

 Today was not exactly sunny with a bit more breeze so it felt a good bit cooler. Yet, still quite stunning.

And this little Adélie penguin was simply too adorable!

This world is flush with humpbacks and minke whales and Gentoo penguins. These little guys were with a bunch of mates outside the Ukrainian research outpost.  Not a black and white photo. Just black and white penguins on black rocks and white snow.

Midday we were supposed to head on to Port Charcot, but as can always happen here…the ice stopped us. The passage had filled with icebergs so we had to move on to a plan B.  No penguin rookery today. 

Michael stayed on board this afternoon while I kayaked again. Even with the change in the weather, it was still surprisingly comfortable. And very different from yesterday. Paddling through a LOT of ice. Lots of Gentoo penguins and even one minke whale that came up a few times right in front of us.

A very good day in the end.