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Orne Harbour: Chinstraps head downhill to the sea for a bite to eat - and a bath.

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Orne Harbour: Enjoying a little time up here with the Chinstraps. Don't they blend beautifully into the colors of the landscape?

In the distance is the steep slope the penguins climb to reach the rocks and build nests away from the snow.

Of course, this real estate comes with a nice view over the Gerlache Strait, too.

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Orne Harbour: Approaching Orne Harbour, we were greeted by a Leopard seal hauled out on the ice just under Spigot Peak.

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Wilhelmina Bay: A few Crabeater seals hauled out on the near (and distant) ice. Something absolutely magical about looking out into nature and being greeted by a nice face - or two.

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Wilhelmina Bay: A pod of Humpback whales cruises past us. Truly awesome to encounter so many of these majestic creatures in this equally majestic setting.

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Wilhelmina Bay: The day was less sunny but filled with Humpback whales! We continued south, passing through Wilhelmina Bay.
Here we were treated to the spectacle of multiple Humpback whale pods bubble feeding.
The area certainly lived up to its nickname of 'Whale-imina Bay'! Did you know you can assist in 🐳 conservation by visiting HappyWhale.com? Or submit your whale photos - they track individual whales throughout the world's oceans!

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Foyn Harbor: One more look at this awesome parking spot alongside the wrecked Guvernoren.

It was early in the trip but this was already rating high on the favorite moments list.

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Foyn Harbor: The weather was perfect for a picnic on the aft deck.
Enjoying the sunshine while it lasted!

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Enterprise Island: The rugged snowscape and hazardous semi-submerged rocks combined for some spectacular vistas on this serene day.
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Enterprise Island: The rugged snowscape and hazardous semi-submerged rocks combined for some spectacular vistas on this serene day.
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#Antarctica
#EnterpriseIsland
#latergram
#naturecontest
#🇦🇶

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