The Lemaire Channel

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HAPPY FIRST ANTARCTIC BALLOON FLIGHT DAY 
020402. ON THE TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION. Scott was first to fly and then Shackleton, in a gas filled balloon. They reported all they could see was a vastness of white. 



Today we may sail through Lemaire Channel. This is a very scenic route. First traversed in December 1898, when the Belgica passed through. Expedition leader Gerlache named it for Charles Lemaire a Belgian explorer of the Congo.

Sailing through the Lemaire Channel is always nice. We grabbed a quick breakfast as we entered and ran out for photos.

At the end of the channel we were unable to make it through so Plan B a scenic Zodiac ride was enjoyed. Had a tabular Iceberg calf near us so we had to scoot back to the ship.

Afternoon we landed and walked about a Gentoo Penguin Colony.  

Today at 1700 we have our mid trip COVID test. I dd not study so will see how we do. 100% of ships passengers are negative.

I am so tired of eating I skipped dinner this evening. The crew, the food , the service and Ship are beyond excellent.

Yes many many many more photos will be posted later at Scott Hughes Soggy Moose Photo