December 27, 2021
COVID UPDATE
Everyone again took a COVID test, as will be our morning ritual from now on. No new COVID cases today! Perhaps we contained this? They opened up the lounge, due to pressure from the passengers that wanted to enjoy the experience. I’m not convinced that is a good idea.
Today we landed in Port Charcot to visit a Penguin Colony. Fresh snow on the pack ice made it a light tougher for the Zodiacs to reach our landing.
The advance crew cut steps and provided a rope to assist us with the short climb to shore.
We dropped our life jackets and put on snow shoes so that we could walk about.
You can see the ship remains in deep water while we take the zodiacs to shore.
We observed a Gentoo rookery, where they are nesting. Babies should be hatching shortly. Unfortunately, we didn’t spot any newborn chicks.
Interesting personalities, these tuxedo coated creatures
Technical Gear Worked its magic
Spotting a penguin became matter-of-course. I just fell in love with them all.
