Day 3: Dorian Bay

10.30 AM: Once again, there were many gentoo penguins, but we were able to get a closer look at them. Dorian Bay was definitely the most pristine backdrop we’ve visited so far, with the ships in the calm bay and all the surrounding snowcaps and hills. The weather was mild, also – I actually worked up a sweat when all bundled up.

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Andre exploring and laying out the safe paths for us

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Cloudy shot of me staking my Antarctic claim

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Nesting gentoo penguins near an old antennae

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Dirty penguin waddling to take a bath in the ocean

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Tired penguin is tired

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Clean penguins waddling on the penguin highway, back to the nests

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay A pair of albatross, hanging out near the penguins

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Nesting penguins be nesting

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay Cake-like glacier across the bay

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay How miniature we look against the backdrop of untouched mountains

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay One of the Zodiacs heading back early to the ship

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay And taking a little tour of the icebergs

Dorian Bay

Day 3: Dorian Bay And back to the ship we go

11.30 AM: Back to the ship, just in time for lunch. We sat with Adrian and Vladimir, who told us more about their experience with Antarctica and clarified everyone’s role on the expedition team. Although Adrian (Professor Adrian) studied Antarctica history for years, this was his first time visiting the continent. It must definitely be worth it to go as part of an expedition crew rather than copping out and joining a tourist group. Vladimir, on the other hand, has been working the longest in the field with 13 years of Antarctic journeying.

We hear that we’re soon going to attempt to cross the Lemaire Channel, which is also known as “Kodak Gap” for its sweeping, scenic views.

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