January 25 & 26, 2025

 January 25 and 26, 2025


Two days traveling by sea.


We have kept images smaller as they seem to connect better.  We hope they come through clearly.


Our goal was to go back to Cape Adare, but head further into the bay.  Unfortunately, ice moved in quickly, so we could not make the stop.  This iceberg below was at the tip of Cape Adare and the next photo is of Borchgrevink’s hut.


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Iceberg


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Borchgrevink’s Hut on Cape Adare - you can see the sea ice blocking our way, and it was moving quickly with the 

current, making navigating thru it risky.


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Day at sea.  Middle of the Ross Sea - iceberg functioning as Penguin hangout.


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Weddell Seal looking at the Skua.  Taken from the ship.


We had lectures and enjoyed birds and penguins most of the day and on the 26th, we left the Ross Sea, starting to work our way back to New Zealand.  We were, however, pleasantly surprised to learn we changed course and were heading to the Balleny Islands, a small group of islands that would take about 36 hours of sailing to get there.  So hopefully we will be able to report more tomorrow.


Much love to all!


Jody & Mel

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