They got the campers back on board about 7 am, ready for breakfast at 7:30 am. They all seemed to have enjoyed the experience and didn't really get cold but they did find it a bit uncomfortable and very bright as the it never really gets too dark at the moment. The weather was still around 0 Deg C and there was a bit of wind but no snow. We then got into our outside gear for a landing on the Antarctic continent, previously we had landed on islands.
We landed at Brown Base in Paradise Harbour and went for a walk through the snow up to a high point behind the base for a great view. As we were in the first zodiac ashore the walk up through the soft snow was very challenging and I sunk down to my knees a couple of times. There was also a small penguin colony here with some newly hatched chicks. Then it was off for a cruise around the harbour and the cloud layer started to lift and there was some nice blue sky in places. There was some nesting cormorants in the cliffs an d then some spectacular glaciers. The weather was quite comfortable without the snow blowing. Back to the ship for some lunch and we cruised to Cuverville Island where we would have an afternoon landing. The sky is clearing even more and with the blue shies it is really looking picturesque.
In the afternoon we landed on Cuverville Island to see More Bloody Penguins. The weather was clearing up nicely as the day went on with more and more blue sky showing. Wandering around the island looking at the nesting Gentoo penguins got quite hot and I needed to open up the big wind proof jacket to let a bit of breeze in. Then the cruise around the island by zodiac was sensational with warm and sunny weather giving the photos a bit more of a summer feel. Back at the ship, it was hot shower time and then a quick briefing from the crew before a BBQ out on the pool deck for dinner. Very nice bbq ribs, chicken wings, etc. with a glass of mulled wine to warm you up while sitting outside. Then a fter a chat and drinks it was off to organise a few photos. A couple of people stayed up to about midnight when the sun finally started setting and the photos show a very orange sunset.
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