The seas are quiet, but the skies are not. We made really good time on the Drake Passage and entered the Beagle Channel around noon. After circling the channel for three hours we picked up the channel pilot and were docked by 6 pm but that didn’t stop any of the fun activities for the day.
Sunniva Sorby, from the expedition staff, told about her trek to the South Pole with three other ladies 26 years ago. They were the first women to make this arduous journey. They skied pulling 200 pound sleds, up hill and into the wind. It took them about two months to get there. I can’t even begin to imagine doing this myself!
Other activities included a lecture on the history of southern South America, a contest and judging to see who had the best pictures in four categories- humorous, people, animals and scenery. The captain’s reception was before dinner where we enjoyed canapés and champagne. After dinner was a slideshow of our trip put together by the expedition’s photographer. What wonderful memories that show invoked.
We’ve made new friends, experienced a new continent and enjoyed being wined and dined by a wonderful crew and staff. I would say this has been an adventure of a lifetime - until the next one comes along!!
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