We have passed Isla de los Estados and will be off the Continental Shelf soon- that translates into deeper water! The ship now has a steady, stronger roll. It was reported that it was very bumpy through the night. However, most people were so tired they slept right through it. This begins the journey across the Drake Passage. The captain advised everyone to double-check and secure everything! I am ready to take on this part of the journey! As the rolls become stronger today, my legs are beginning to understand that we are not on a stable platform anymore, and I progress slowly towards developing my "sea legs."
Standing out on the deck, all you can see in any direction is water! The photo of the sea is not very interesting in itself, but I hope it gives you a feel for what we can see right now!
View of the waters in the Drake Passage
We have had a few visitors around the ship today.
**Sightings reported by different observers include: **
Commerson dolphins Magallenic penguins Giant, diving, and white-chin Petrols Imperial Shag Chilean Skua South American Tern
Lollie