January 13, 2024 - Happy Anniversary

 

Penguins, they're everywhere, they're everywhere!

This is an Argentinian base. Because of the Avian flu and COVID, we were not allowed to land here but did have the tour by Zodiak. This picture doesn't do justice to how many penguins there are, but there are hundreds of penguins on the land in this photo.

The morning expedition over and back on the ship with a nice hot chocolate. A quick lunch, and then we step foot in Antarctica.

Nothing says I love you more than getting your 23rd-anniversary card the same day you step onto a new continent.

And here is our welcoming party. These are Adelie penguins. Penguins can be found all over the southern hemisphere, but the Emperor and Adelie penguins are found only in Antarctica. The Adélie penguin is the most common penguin here. Much smaller than the Emperor penguin, Adelie's max out at 2 1/2 feet tall and 18 pounds in weight.

And another beautiful picture of the continent of Antarctica.

Back on the ship, we enjoyed a special meal with this incredible ocean view.

we're the Seabourn Expedition ship. They do treat you well here.

What a great anniversary!