PERFECT morning. Sea was calm, no wind, the beach was packed with kings, gentoos, seals, elephant seals, and birds. Just wonderful. The elephant seals gave us a show as they rose up and fought smacking and biting each other. I have never seen that behavior before. Pictures will explain far better than I can. It was colder than our other landings but still no wind. Just to top it all off we heard the loud cracking and thunder of a glacier calving and a hanging glacier dropped a massive amount of snow and ice down the rock face. Spectacular.
I am sure more detailed reports and pictures will be following.
This has been the most fantastic South Georgia experience. We have made six landings and expect a zodiac ride to see the macaroni and chinstrap penguins this afternoon. Not only have we been able to land at every stop but the conditions have been excellent. Could not have been better.
I heard we will have some rough water now for the next two days on our way to Antarctica but that is okay, it cant be perfect and prefer that to not making the landings. Hopefully all that weather will pass and then when we reach Antarctica we will have some more sunshine and great landings.