Today was a long, fulfilling day. We were up by 5:30 am for breakfast and out on a zodiac by 7 am. This morning was leopard seal overload! That’s what happens when you spend 5 hours zodiac cruising around Cierva Cove, home to the largest population of leopard seals in Antarctica. Truly fantastic to see…Continue reading Antarctica – Cierva Cove & Gerlache Strait & Cuverville Island
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Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands are an archipelago located 300 miles off the South American coast and 700 miles from Antarctica. We visited New Island, West Point Island, Carcass Island, and last but not least, Steeple Jason (one of 4 islands that comprise the Jason Islands). We found the islands to be some of the most beautiful…Continue reading Falkland Islands