Southwards, a magnificent Alpine country, illumined by the rising sun, rose slowly from the sea; there were mighty fells with snowy crowns and with sharp, uncovered teeth, around the valleys through which enormous, broad rivers of ice came flowing to the sea. - J. Gunnar Andersson,1902, Describing South Georgia
Today was the final day in South Georgia before we began our long two day and three night sail to Antarctica. We are expecting some rough seas just don't know how bad they will be. Somewhere between 20 and 30 foot swells can be expected…usually and then there are the worst 60 foot swells!
Before we set sail for Antarctica we made a final trip to Gold Harbour once again this morning. Had a chance to see the King Penguins colony once again.
The magnificent Gold Harbour
Two "teenage" elephant seals fighting…….practicing! Even though they are not anywhere close to the adults fighting, injuries do occur.
At 1pm local we set sail to Antarctica. Can't wait to set foot on the miracle continent. Before that I do have to see how I take to the rough seas….will keep you posted.
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