a great view indeed
just before we enter the Neumayer Channel we reach the most southern location of the cruise, almost 65 degrees South
and a mother humpback with her calve glides by
It was here that the expedition's scientists discovered Antarctica's only land animal, a
tiny
fly without wings.
The strait is known for its fabulous views and abundant aquatic wildlife
On a clear but cold
morning in February 2008 we sailed through Gerlache Strait east of Wiencke Island .
We spotted penguins jumping in and
out of the water, a mother
Humpback whale and her calve, all against an ever splendid background of snow and ice covered
mountains.
South of Wiencke Island we reached our most southern location at 64 degrees ,59 minutes and 4
seconds.
an early morning view of Graham Land, part of the Antarctic mainland. It is cold
a Giant Petrel glides by, its nickname is Stinker
something splashes in the water
penguins!!
in the distance a humpback whale flips its tail
after breakfast more people come to the deck to enjoy the scenery