Scop Patches are a lifesaver and keep us on our feet and not puking. Dave and Allie are bit unsteady and are trying to sleep the day away. They are not sick -- just trying to adjust to the sea swells. It seems like more people on the ship are lying down today. We were instructed by the crew to keep our stomachs full - and eating does make us feel pretty good. The ship serves salmon twenty ways. Food is interesting (lots of herring) but there is always fresh fruit and lots of bread.
Even tho we are 300 miles from Antarctica, we are seeing lots of sea birds and even albatrosses. They fly around the ship as if they are escorting us south. It's really barren out here and we a true sense of being on an "exploration." No other ships in sight.
The ship is beautiful - brand new and very high tech. Things are organized and the crew is great. All day today there are lectures by geologists and historians. We just sat through a lecture on Cape Horn and the southern ocean and in a few minutes there will be a lecture on Antarctic History.
Interesting fact of the day: Did you know that at the South Pole, the sun rises and sets only once a year? It rises on Sept 22 (my birthday) which marks the beginning of summer and sets on March 22 marking the beginning of winter. Our days are very sunny. Last night it was bright light out till 11pm. We sat at dinner with our sunglasses on!
Dave and I are enjoying our cameras very much and enjoying the digital age as it allows us to shoot to our hearts' content. Easy t delete the marginal shots and save the great ones. We carry our cameras everywhere because there are so many opportunities to shoot.
I am disappointed that I have not been successful uploading pix to this blog. Allie and I are working on it and hopefully, they will appear soon. Stayed tuned.
Thanks again for your wonderful comments - it's easier to read them than to get my email.
2 comments:
good luck with the passage! remember to not go up to the deck if its rough!
It is comforting to know that you are having such a wonderful experience -- but:
Those big birds are NOT albatrosses. They are vultures. So keep a wary eye on them. They are after the herring (which may be regurgitated.)
Still wish that we were there with you. It would give Marc a more interesting activity -- keeping Mommy and me alive.
Trust that you are taping the lectures. It will give us something to do to ward off Alzheimer's.
How are you getting to sleep with all the sunshine. At least you are warm -- one of the longest days of the year.
As to cameras -- find out how I can upload pix. We had a couple of great days with Noah on the beach -- and I have a few to shsre with you guys.
Keep warm -- wear scarves and gloves.
Loveya
DAD
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