Day one in South Georgia

First landing in South Georgia was at Salisbury Plains. There was too much swell to land right at the colony so we had to anchor around the corner form the colony. It was quite a walk through streams past lots of seals and molting penguins.

Quite slippery in places and we ended up at the colony eventually. It would have been better to land at the colony but the good news is that everyone got to see the amazing site of penguins as far as you can see.

In the afternoon we went to Pinion island to view the amazing wandering albatross. This is landing on a beach, passing the seals and walking up a wooden stairway to view the nesting albatross. This is the largest albatross with a wing span of about eleven feet.

I am being a weanie. I have a sore foot with swelling around the heel. So I am selecting to either go or stay behind based on the landing. The kings are something I am determined not to miss. The walk to Salisbury plains I bypassed pinion island to rest up for the next day.

Day two in South Georgia

This morning was Fortuna Bay. This was a great landing. A fairly short walk to the main Colony along a beach with lots of things to see along the way. There are more baby seals and younger than I have seen before. They are absolutely adorable this young. Following us as we walked by and coming right up to us.

Excitement of witnessing a birth. Ken will post pictures.

On the way to the colony Bruno our ship photographer let us know a seal was giving birth. We saw the whole birth process. The baby coming out, the birth sack and the mother trying to separate from the baby. Other seals were coming to investigate and the mother was not allowing them t come close. This was a very special priviledge. We all finally left to carry on to the colony

This landing offers an opportunity to go up a small hill and look down on the Penguins. A really nice vantage point. On the way to the hill I stopped and a King came to visit me. He got really close they are so beautiful.

It was a stunning morning. Snowing a little when we started but it cleared up nicely. I did not want to leave.

This afternoon is Grytviken where Shackelton is buried. Ken and I have been here six times so I am resting my foot and Ken is going ashore.