Update 2/4 - Troll Cove, Pitt Islands
Today we moved down to the Pitt Islands. We passed through some ice in cold clear weather. One picture is James behind Julie while she is at the wheel.
We entered Troll Cove through a narrow passage with three feet of water under the keel and a glacier overhanging the boat. The picture doesn’t do the glacier justice, it extends much higher than my camera could record.
There is also a picture of the southern end of the LeMaire Channel.
Answers:
The ice is blue for the same reason the sky is blue, scattered light and the relative strength of the blue photon.
The countries represented on board are France (3), New Zealand (2), United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina, Germany and the USA.
It can be 70 degrees Fahrenheit in Antarctica because it is summer down here.
February 6th, 2009 at 12:36 am
As you probably know, I was unable to accompany you all on your magnificent Antarctic trip this time. Richard, you have enabled me to ‘vicariously’ enjoy your wonderful experience with your fine descriptions and excellent photos! I am accessing your blog very day at the university where I supervise external examinations, having wireless internet access here, so it’s a breeze checking your daily ‘offerings’! Keep up the good work, and I know you are all enjoying the experience with my ‘baby’ boy! Give my greetings to all on board, please!