Today? Paradise!
Fuelled by a sumptuous breakfast, we boarded the zodiacs to Neko Harbour -home to yet another thriving penguin colony.
Our plan was to hike up the mountain.
We only made it halfway, before being completely overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of the landscape.
The atmosphere felt almost sacred
📍Neko Harbour, discovered by Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache in the early 20th century, sits on the west coast of Graham Land
Standing there, surrounded by ice and wildlife, it was impossible not to feel connected to something far greater than ourselves
The scenery was spectacular! The adventure continued!
After lunch, we were back on the zodiacs, cruising through Paradise Bay. The name couldn’t be more fitting—icebergs of diverse shapes and sizes majestically floated around us. It was pure magic!
Along the way, we spotted seals lounging, completely unfazed by our presence
The evening brought another fascinating experience – a presentation on whale conservation and AI-driven research. We were encouraged to photograph any whales we spotted and submit the images
Scientists would then use AI to analyse migration patterns
They had utilised such research in the past to identify whale traffic and work with IATO to reroute vessels to avoid them sailing into whale routes
It’s incredible how every adventurer can contribute to wildlife conservation with such simple yet meaningful actions!
We spent the evening lounging in our penguin suits that we had brought along, to the delight of fellow adventurers, playing games, spotting more wildlife, and soaking in the Antarctic magic.
A surprise awaited us back at our cabin – our Drake Passage Expedition Certificates! A well-earned reward for conquering that turbulent crossing!
In the night, we sailed into Lemaire Channel, the most famous channel of Antarctica, between Kyiv Peninsula and Booth Island, nicknamed ‘Kodak Gap’
The sunlight here had a Midas touch! Everything turned to GOLD!
5 days to go… but already a lifetime of memories!
Key Takeaways:
🌍Nature’s power is humbling – Standing in Antarctica, you realse how small we are and how vast and breathtaking our planet truly is. Things begin to take on a brand new perspective
What life challenge do you need a brand new perspective on?
🌍Conservation starts with small actions – A single photo of a whale with location and time stamp details can contribute to groundbreaking research and wildlife protection
What actions can you take right where you are, to honour your environment?
🌍Stop and savour the moments – Leverage opportunities and create fun moments as you go along
Share your stories to inspire others to do the same
🌟’Would love to hear: what’s the most breathtaking place you’ve ever visited and what life lesson(s) did you take away?
*More pictures will be loaded in the comments over the next few days
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