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
Gerlache Strait
Gerlache Strait separates the Palmer Archipelago from the Antarctic mainland.
These frigid waters were first explored by Baron de Gerlache in early 1898.
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.
 
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an early morning view of Graham Land, part of the Antarctic mainland. It is cold
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a Giant Petrel glides by, its nickname is Stinker
something splashes in the water
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penguins!!
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in the distance a humpback whale flips its tail
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after breakfast more people come to the deck to enjoy the scenery
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