Monday, January 17, 2011
position 64 ° 21'S 63 ° 00'W
Hello!
We just left the fabled fountain of Melchior towards Port Lockroy, a bit south. Here two days since we arrived in Antarctica, and believe me, the magic is still there! We were not Only when we arrived Saturday night at anchor, as two friends were already boats anchoring, but shaking a little, we kept all our wonderful little far away. In addition, they did not stay long, and Sunday morning, we had all the new anchor for us!
yesterday, so we made a day off, what a little rest after the voyage, and especially the opportunity for all team members to explore this strange world that surrounds us here in Antarctica. It must be said that Melchior, the framework makes everyone agree fast enough sumptuous ice cliffs surround the boat from all sides, falling from such meringues over the sea is yours breathtaking, literally. No photograph can make the magic of this unspoilt area .. . And yet we've taken pictures since we came here!
But resuming. So we spent the day yesterday exploring around the set, in small groups. The opportunity to get acquainted with the local wildlife, a few penguins solitary or in pairs (can be on honeymoon?), And many seals, Crabbers, Weddel, and even a number of Leopard Seals. I stopped immediately, the name is breathtaking, but the animal less, because with his reptilian snout and sharp teeth ugly, this one is a little less cute than her fellow pack ...
In any case, images in the eyes and the head full of snow, we are all sleeping head in the stars last night, all happy as he could touch the magic of nature. Here in Antarctica, it really touches the exceptional, no doubt. And we are very happy to touch it, then do not worry, we did not miss a beat, and I will do my best to tell you all!
Tonight we will be at Lockroy and our teammates will discover with happiness the first large colony of penguins. So I stop for now and will tell you tomorrow or the day after our encounter with the penguins!
Greetings Melchior Islands,
Juliet for the crew of Paradise
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