We are currently at sea, leaving South Georgia Island and heading for the
Antarctic Peninsula, with a possible stop at South Orkney Island. This will
be governed by weather. We were in some gale force weather this morning.
Tom was on the bridge taking photos of the waves breaking over the bow of
the ship and reaching as high as the bridge level on a couple of
occasions-pretty impressive. While filming he saw a whale just off the
starboard bow and then two more came up on the port beam just off the bridge
wing. They were fin whales. The captain has now set a westerly course to
avoid more rough weather. Once clear he'll turn south for Antarctica. Many
on board are now quite sea sick and spend their time in their cabins in bed.
Fortunately, this has not been a problem for us. We will be at sea all day
tomorrow.
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