Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Penguins! Everywhere! 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #52 Share Posted December 21, 2023 There are also Black-browned Albatross. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #53 Share Posted December 21, 2023 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #54 Share Posted December 21, 2023 The cliff face all around is loaded with breeding birds. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #55 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Not to be outdone for cuteness, the penguins have something to show. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #56 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Imperial Cormorants are also eager to steal the show. But who can resist penguins! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #57 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I have a bunch of photos beyond what I posted here but soon enough it was time to head back to the landing site. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #58 Share Posted December 21, 2023 There is a museum and gift shop at the landing site. I forgot to bring cash or card so no retail therapy for me. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #59 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Taxi! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #60 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I used my waterproof 360 camera for the ride back. The zodiac driver warned us heading into the wind will result in more sea spray. He was right. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #61 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Back on the ship we all had a turn on the boot wash machine. Summary courtesy of my Apple Watch. I forgot to start it at the beginning of the landing site. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #62 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) Day Three - Afternoon, West Point Island During lunch we've made our way to our second stop for today. The wind is pretty strong and we sailed through through strong currents on the way here but the ship handled it very well. They've just come over the PA system to state the winds are over 30 knots and they are sending out a scout to assess the situation on land. There are operational guidelines with respect to environmentals and we may be pushing the threshold to perform a zodiac landing safely. Edited December 21, 2023 by twangster 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #63 Share Posted December 21, 2023 While we are waiting to hear if we'll land at West Point Island, here is the Day 3 Chronicle: 21 DEC - New Islands and West Point Islands.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 21, 2023 Author #64 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Update: Looks like we are proceeding with the planned zodiac landing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 21, 2023 #65 Share Posted December 21, 2023 You must have a fast internet connection! Great photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilio Posted December 21, 2023 #66 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Amazing Photos. Thanks for taking all the time to post these. My wife and I have been thinking of doing this type cruise and your pics and descriptions really brings it home. Enjoy and Safe Travels! Neilio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #67 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Leaving late but we finally departed for West Point Island at 3:30pm. It's a lot of uphill walking. For those that can't do the hike they offer limited vehicle service. Most of the uphill is in the first 20 minutes. Austral Thrush Hiking in bog boots added a new twist to a hike like this. Finally we made it to the nesting site. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #68 Share Posted December 22, 2023 More Black-browned Albatross. More chicks at this nesting site. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted December 22, 2023 There were many Albatross soaring above and buzzing the colony close to ground but not landing. I suspect this was part of the ritual to find a mate, a bit of showing off. Definitely some mating rituals on display. Some birds of prey looking for a meal. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #70 Share Posted December 22, 2023 This poor guy had one leg. More Rockhopper penguins. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #71 Share Posted December 22, 2023 The hike back was a little easier. Felton's flower. Our guide pointed out the wind blown trees. The Falkins are known for their winds. These trees didn't grow this way, they were pushed this way. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #72 Share Posted December 22, 2023 The Tea House. Unfortunately the group before us took forever to load the zodiacs on the way here and we lost a lot of time. We had 10 minutes at the nesting site and by the time we reached the Tea House they were closing it. Time to head back to the ship. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #73 Share Posted December 22, 2023 More 360 camera fun on the zodiac ride back. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #74 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Nothing like coming back to hot chocolate and other beverages to warm you up. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 22, 2023 Author #75 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Hike summary: The elevation profile says it all. This hike had a larger elevation gain compared to the morning session. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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