On
this our last cruising day, we listened to numerous lectures from the
expedition team from the early exploration and discovery of Antarctica, from
the continents geological origin, from Cormorants and their significant impact on
the world, from diving adaptations of sea mammals, and from cooking in
Antarctica (with the very limited ingredients). Some thought provoking topics
to take away with us on our long journeys home.
As
we approached land the Captain bid us farewell in the observation lounge and
this was followed by some hot bidding for our MV Fram charity auction. Proceeds
from todays auction will go to the Antarctic Heritage Trust to keep up the good
work that we witnessed first hand during this trip.
Land
rapidly approached in the form of Cape Horn, the Captain took the ship close
enough for us to see clearly the Albatross Monument as well as the hundreds of
birds feeding in the sea and nesting in the cliffs.
Overnight
we will pick up our pilot and travel up the Beagle Channel to our final
destination and starting point: Ushuaia.
What
an incredible voyage!!!! Words cannot describe, seeing is believing..... See
you next time!!
