Wednesday, January 27, 2016, TD 20, ED13
We left Antarctica on Monday evening. The wind and water across Drake's passage has been so mild, we have made excellent time. The Ocean Diamond is almost 20 hours ahead of schedule. We were cruising slowly as there would be no place to dock in Ushuaia. Captain Oleg has since learned there are a few places open. We can see other boats heading in the same direction and now the rush is on to beat each other into harbor. On the Ocean Diamond, passengers are a part of the expedition team amd the bridge is always open. Having access to the bridge has been womderful because we can look at the chart plotter, weather maps, and ask questions of expedition crew stationed on the bridge.
Two days ago there was a storm raging through the passage, and our captain decided not to go the Shetland Islands. Instead we stayed close to shore between islands and continent. It was a disappointment not going to the Shetlands, but it was well worth an extra day in Antarctica. We even managed to see and iceberg calving and a leopard seal. These leopard seals have sharp teeth for tearing apart little penguins.
Yesterday and today we are at sea, visiting, enjoying presentations from the expedition team leaders, and catching up on photo editing. We turn in our expedition gear this afternoon and begin to pack. It's been wonderful.
We will be in Ushuaia for a few days before heading to El Calafate and trekking in Patagoina.
All is Well with The Worrall Travel Rs
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