Penguins!

We had our first landing ashore today right in the middle of multiple
penguin rookeries.  The Gentus, Magellinic, King and Rocker Hopper penguins
were everywhere.  Also many bird species, in particular, the Skuas as they
would raid nests and catch little baby penguins for lunch. In fact they had
a nest with chicks right next to the rookeries-closer to the food source.
Poor little penguins.  The Rooks were also active trying to steal a chick.
The penguins were constantly on their guard for attackers.  But, they seemed
to have little reservation about us getting right next to them.  We just
finished lunch and are on our way to another anchorage and trip[ ashore in
the afternoon.  Our experience today was incredible and the guides tell us
it is nothing compared to South Georgia Island.  If true we can't even begin
to imagine what we're in for.  Got to go and suit up for the ride to shore
in the Zodiac inflatable rafts-it gets a little wet.  The wind is blowing
about a steady 30 MPH so we get much spray and roling surf on the beach.
Having a marvelous time!