It's Christmas morning in South Georgia! How lucky are we? Extremely lucky! I thank my sweet Lord every morning, noon and night for all the amazing gifts I enjoy in life. Health, family, friends, experiences and plenty of joy are blessings that I hold dear. And what an experience Bill and I are having in the Southern Hemisphere. Pristine landscapes and wild life frolicking on land and sea give new meaning to the word awesome.
Yesterday, Christmas Eve, was our first shore landing in days. It was a thrill to behold the majesty of mountains in the middle of the sea. I was moved to tears. The calls of seals and penguins made for an eerie and unfamiliar melody as we walked along the coast of Grytviken. There is a 15-foot-rule that visitors must keep in order to maintain a respectful distance from the animals in this area. Tell that to the animals! Haha. Curious beasts, birds and penguins came up close and personal as we took in the wonder of these creatures. It was magical.
While today is still young, I can chalk-off whales blowing and fluking from my list of must-see happenings. As Santa was milling about the ship, we didn't even need our binoculars to see an abundance of animals enjoying the cold water below.
May your Christmas Day be filled with love and wonder!
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