ICE AND MORE ICE – August 23rd.

We made excellent time today. The ice thins out and we get some clear water and then the heavy ice comes back again. It is again a stunningly sunny day again! We really have lucked out with the weather as the ice is impossible to describe and is so gorgeous with the sun shining. It would not be the same if it was overcast all the time. More polar bears sighted but the ice breaker is loud and they run off so hard to get shots.

At around 3.00 pm we said goodbye the ice and hit clear water. A contingent of the Coast Guard Ice Breaker came on the ship and were welcomed by cheering passengers. After they left the POLAR PLUNGE took place. Ten people jumped into the ocean and we have three of those, with Linda (of Linda and Chris) Barbara and Brayden. Pictures will be forthcoming.

We are now sailing to the ice edge looking for more polar bears. Now we can get much closer and stop if we see bears. So tonight it is a buffet dinner in our WARM day clothes as we may be racing outside for more pictures this will probably be our last good chance as we will be losing the ice.

Tonight or tomorrow we expect a return of the internet. This has become so long almost too long to read but I will post it anyway.
After all this time without internet I am sure everyone will be on consistently for a while so that may take longer. We will do all we can today and be back later.


Captain from the Ice Breaker comes over to the Silver Explorer.


Brayden jumps into the 33 degree water.






Boy that water is cold.