Happy New Year from an Antarctica Native
I just arrived back in far southern Chile after an incredible trip to the Antarctic Peninsula, Elephant Island, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, and am leaving in the morning for 4 days in Tierra Del Fuego (another ship), including a visit at Cape Horn (the southernmost point of South America) – weather permitting.
Enjoy these pictures
Gentoo Penguin
Two curious King Penguin Chicks – we’re supposed to stay 5 meters away from them, but they obviously didn’t get the memo.
This is one small part of the world’s largest (King) Penguin Colony – 150,000 Breeding Pairs (If we can believe our guides)- what a racket
A young Elephant Seal – they molt anually, and look pretty ratty.
Fur Seal
Gentoo Penguin and two chicks
Fin Whale right next to the ship – amazing !
The lighting was incredible
George, what amazing photos!! Lucky you. Happy New Year!
It’s being awesome – Happy New Year to you and Phillip. EG
Somebody’s got to do it ! Happy New year, Alan, to the three of you.
Happy New Year to you and Betsy also. Keep the snow coming. I’ll be there “soon” (Jan 8).
Awesome trip! Looking forward to hearing more. Travel safe and Happy New Year!
Thanks, and the same to the three of you. Looking forward to catching up. EG
George,
What a great adventure!! Chapeau Chapeau
Where to next? Let’s discuss! 
Happy 2019!! Lore
Thanks. This has been an incredible adventure, and I have some “interesting” thoughts for a follow-up. If not now, when? Yes indeed, lets discuss.
George,
Just love following your great adventure. Where to next! Let’s discuss
Happy 2019!!
Lore
George the photos are wonderful and this trip looks like all the experiences you wanted and more! Happy 2019 and I’ll see you mid-Winter.
Thanks, Jo. Looks like a great ski year in Taos also – an embarrassment of riches
Wonderful pics George!! I’m jealous of your adventure to see all of these amazing animals. Have a wonderful New Year!!
Thanks Lauren, and a wonderful year to all of you. There were some delightful, engaging South Africans on out ship. Glad I could speak the language.
Thanks, and all the best to you two in the “exciting” year coming up.