After a day at sea, around 8pm, the ship stops at Cape Brown, near the George VI ice shelf, and we get to disembark on the Antarctica ice, for a unique first experience.
Yesterday evening in front of Charcot Island, the ice conditions were too unstable and we could not disembark. So during the night and the morning we navigated back north, along the coast of Alexander I island, then heading west towards Cape Brown and the north end of the famous George VI ice shelf, at 68.4 degrees. This is second largest floating ice formation in Antarctica with 24,000km2 and it was only discovered in 1935. The navigation day was again full of wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes under a vivid blue sky and direct sunlight.
Local cocktail recipe : Polar Mojito
Before getting our full gear and waterproof boots on, we get to relax with a white cocktail moment and discover the Polar Mojito. A quick escape on the deck to snap this picture braving the cold.
Cape Brown ice walk
Once the safety perimeter established and the ice conditions checked, we get off-board. There is 1.5 meters of ice and 1,000 meters of icy water under our feet. The ship stuck in the ice is quite a sight. Finally the expedition packs up and we will spend the night here and go for a long hike tomorrow weather permitting.
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