At sea on passage to Ushuaia via Cape Horn.- 10C – 10-12kt winds gentle swell - still making good time and it seems our trip around the Horn is on. Crossing the Drake has been very easy.
Early gym, breakfast, talk on Future of Antarctic Industry then out on deck for an hour or two – Sei Whale, Great Fulmar,
Wandering Albatross, Southern Royal Albatross and Black Browed Albatross
Steamed to western side of Cape Horn and then rounded the
Cape from west to east before our entry to Beagle Channel- less than 3 miles
off the cape – still great weather – perfect viewing and also a breaching Humpback
as we passed the tip of the Cape
Then a briefing on the Disembarkation procedures followed by a very old movie 'Rounding the Horn.' Not worth the effort really
Then a briefing on the Disembarkation procedures followed by a very old movie 'Rounding the Horn.' Not worth the effort really
Back on deck for a bit more viewing but it was damp and visibility was poor
– also agroup of young americans arrived on Bridge wing and chattered away non-stop –
has been a feature of the trip. Decided to head below and make a start on the packing.
Farewell party started with Captain’s reception and a final celebration dinner. This was followed by a photo presentation by the team photographer - apparently some excellent pictures but I missed most of it because I'd been having a drink with the Chief Engineer who offered me a tour of the engine room - bit like being back at work but a great opportunity - took my new friend Paul along. He really enjoyed the tour, although his wife seemed none too pleased when we showed up for the closing credits of the photo show.
A couple of farewell drinks, a bit of dancing - including a conga around the main deck - and fairly early to bed - still have that packing to do!
Farewell party started with Captain’s reception and a final celebration dinner. This was followed by a photo presentation by the team photographer - apparently some excellent pictures but I missed most of it because I'd been having a drink with the Chief Engineer who offered me a tour of the engine room - bit like being back at work but a great opportunity - took my new friend Paul along. He really enjoyed the tour, although his wife seemed none too pleased when we showed up for the closing credits of the photo show.
A couple of farewell drinks, a bit of dancing - including a conga around the main deck - and fairly early to bed - still have that packing to do!
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