I got to bed a bit later than usual last night because I was waiting for us to finish sailing by an iceberg so I could look around the far edge to the other side. It was no ordinary iceberg being large enough to have an official designation on the charts. Measuring 11 miles by 5 miles and with approximately 100 feet showing above the water, some quick calculations by some of… Read More

Despite going to bed early I had a restless night. The swaying of the ship as we crossed Bransfield Strait on our way to the Gerlache Strait demanded enough attention of my sub-conscious to wake me. The movement was noticeable, occurring in all directions, as we bounced along on the waves. Thankfully it was not violent enough to throw me out of my bunk and eventually, adjusting to the situation, I was… Read More