Boxing Day is officially in the past with a bittersweet sigh. Anticipation for a new year, new decade slowly presents itself with thoughtful contemplation. This is a good week for reflection.
Thursday was a bright, blue, 52° day around South Georgia Island. Our first sighting of icebergs was pretty thrilling. Too rough for a shore landing, we waited our turn for a zodiac tour along the shore of Cooper Bay by keeping busy on the boat. By busy, I mean relaxing in the Quest's sauna and serenity suite with reading material, lunching on the deck under blankets and heat lamps and taking in a presentation on the surrounding geology.
In addition to the king penguins, we were treated to a few other varieties: the chinstrap, macaroni and gentoo penguins were hanging out among the seals and birds on the southern end of the island. Fabulous viewing and a fabulous backdrop for considering new year's resolutions as we leave South Georgia Island for the Antarctic peninsula.
a menagerie of inspiration, time, travel and cocktail conversation
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