At Sea to the Falkland Islands
We awoke this morning with great anticipation as we have begun an epic journey. Set to cover around 7,000 miles and reach 4 continental areas, it is a voyage rarely undertaken these days. Passing from South America, through Antarctic waters, up the Mid-Atlantic ridge to Cape Verde, and then ending in the European Union, we will cover a vast area on the globe. Culturally, biologically, and oceanographically, we are in for some major diversity.
Our day began with a fiery sunrise punctuated by abundant seabirds. From the massive Wandering Albatross to the tiny Wilson’s Storm-Petrel, seabirds were our constant companions. The ship was a continual beehive of activity and keen observers sorted through the details of what will be our common accompaniment for the first portion of this voyage. Mammals were scarce except for a couple sightings of Peale’s dolphins. A group of about seven animals playfully rode our bow, catching a ride on the wave of water pushed along in front of us.
After a welcome aboard party by Captain Karl Lampe, we sat down to another wonderful meal, and finished the evening with thoughts of our first landing tomorrow in the Falklands.
We awoke this morning with great anticipation as we have begun an epic journey. Set to cover around 7,000 miles and reach 4 continental areas, it is a voyage rarely undertaken these days. Passing from South America, through Antarctic waters, up the Mid-Atlantic ridge to Cape Verde, and then ending in the European Union, we will cover a vast area on the globe. Culturally, biologically, and oceanographically, we are in for some major diversity.
Our day began with a fiery sunrise punctuated by abundant seabirds. From the massive Wandering Albatross to the tiny Wilson’s Storm-Petrel, seabirds were our constant companions. The ship was a continual beehive of activity and keen observers sorted through the details of what will be our common accompaniment for the first portion of this voyage. Mammals were scarce except for a couple sightings of Peale’s dolphins. A group of about seven animals playfully rode our bow, catching a ride on the wave of water pushed along in front of us.
After a welcome aboard party by Captain Karl Lampe, we sat down to another wonderful meal, and finished the evening with thoughts of our first landing tomorrow in the Falklands.
