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 by leigh767
I found walking on the black, solidified lava to be an interesting experience because it was so soft and bouncy-- almost as if one was jumping on a massive bouncy castle!
Although you are not allowed to enter the buildings, the one in the picture here is the exception. You can go in and experience the fantastic acoustics by shouting/singing. Be amazed at how your voice resonates! Leave a Comment
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Here you see a staff member by a zodiac. Leave a Comment
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 by leigh767
I wonder what the penguins are talking about? Something along the following perhaps?
Penguin A: Ahoy, matey! There be a ship yonder!
Penguin B: Pillage, I say!
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 Entering into Neptune's Bellow by leigh767
Also, it was once a thriving whaling station (ewww) and it is also where, according to legend, humans first spotted Antarctica whilst standing at Neptune's Window (more of this in another tip). Although it was generally known even back in 1828 that there was an entrance into the caldera where ships can be anchored, the opening (called Neptune's Bellows) was so very narrow that ships would often have to sail around the island twice to even spot it. With 100m for clearance, it really doesn't leave a lot of room for mistakes. Leave a Comment
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Sometimes, you just have to stand there and take it all in. Leave a Comment
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 by leigh767
Here's an overview of the 10-day itinerary (actually, we did all of this in 4 days since the rest was spent *surviving* the Drake Passage)
1. Cuverville Island
2. Almirante Brown Station/Paradise Bay
3. Lemaire Channel
4. Pleneau Bay
5. Petermann Island
6. Vernadsky Station
7. Port Lockroy/Jougla Point
8. Neumayer Channel
9. Neko Habour (absolute favourite!!)
10. Deception Island
11. Half Moon Island
To see my trip's exact path through Antarctica, click on the map to above :)
I'll be posting tips on each of the above~ Leave a Comment
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Whether they are deep in conversation or singing together, these Chinstrap penguins on Half Moon Island were simply a joy to watch. Please click to see both images. Leave a Comment
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 by leigh767
Fur seals keep their fins very well hidden-- it practically disappears into its body when it doesn't use them! And suddenly, a fin popped out from the middle of nowhere when this fur seal felt the need to scratch its nose. I guess we all feel itchy from time to time. Leave a Comment
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 by leigh767
And here it sits like a lonely monarch with its royal subjects/trumpeters hailing its name... Leave a Comment
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