At Sea - Antarctic Convergence
At Sea - Antarctic Convergence
By Blog.Admin
We have crossed the Antarctic Convergence, the biological boundary that separates Antarctica from the rest of the world. We are still in the Drake Passage, so although there is resaon to celebrate, the rocking and rolling has not ceased. Better sailors than I spent yesterday on deck watching seabirds in the brilliant sunshine. Wandering Albatrosses, Giant Petrels, Pintados, Southern Royal Albatrosses, all the way from New Zealand were sighted. Shane, our Expedition Leader, referred to the Drake as a Lake. That meant that the education program was delivered and well attended.
We are holding our collective breaths, awaiting news of our first landing. Captain has been pushing the icebreaker to her limits. We been sailing at 14.5 knots, which means we should sight land this afternoon. The question is whether we go ashore or keep pushing across the Antarctic Sound so we we can park in the ice near the rookery. The weather conditions at Snow Hill promise 2 good days of flying, followed by days of snow and no flying. We trust Shane to make the best decision for us. Stay tuned!
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