Here are a few of my photos of our trip to pick up the
scientists. They’ll be dropped off later
this evening with lots of fruits and vegetables for taking time to share
information with the passengers on the Prisendam.
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| The weather has been perfect today. Although this is the coldest and windiest place on earth, the winds are calms and it's nice in the sunshine (with a coat, hat, and gloves) |
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| It interesting how the clouds hover at lower levels in this part of the world. |
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| At 1PM (ETA 1300) we're picking up the scientists from the Palmer Station. |
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| It's summer, and that is algae growing on the snow. |
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| I caught a glimpse of another ship nearby as we continue to Palmer Station. |
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| Icebergs are everywhere. |
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| I guess two guests on the ship wanted to say they went swimming in Antarctica. |
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| The beauty of this part of the world is unreal... almost sensory overload. |
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| Here's a shot of the Palmer Station in Antarctica. It's one of three US stations on the continent of Antarctica. |
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| Here come the scientists to rendezvous with our ship. |
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| There were more of them than I thought on the two boats. |
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| They seem happy to be visiting our ship for the afternoon and evening. |
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| The captain (center with sunglasses and chin propped in his hands) observes the two boats of folks arriving. |
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| Four folks returned after dropping off the group. Note they have some fresh produce (see the watermelons on the boat). |
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| The director of the Palmer Station gives us an overview. |
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| The scientists introduce themselves (and their alma mater) along with area of research. |
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| These mountains tower above our ship. It's hard to show with a photo. |
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| We maneuver in the icy water. |
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| The captain seems skilled getting in and out of the channels. |
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| Some more algae that is growing on the snow/ice. |
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| These mountains are among the tallest on the continent of Antarctica. |
