Here we are!
Mother gentoo with two babies
Went ashore again and saw Gentoo penguins with babies. They steal rocks from each other in order to make
gentoo penguin. Not afraid of humans, walk right by.
their nests. Fascinating to see them have their little disagreements among each other. Temp today 38F, water smooth as glass. After above, took a kayak ride. Jeff paddled (80 percent, me 20 percent), saw many more Gentoo, Waddell seals. Once back aboard Humpback whales all around the ship. In a few minutes we get to take a Zodiac cruise in among the icebergs. Also got to see several glacier calvings. Awesome! We are having a blast trying to take it all in. Seems like a dream.
Today is the first day we actually landed on the continent of Antarctica, yesterday was an island.
antarctica trip 2013 
Absolutely Amazing!! Definitely a once in a life time adventure. Your pics are incredible and I wish I was there to see it all. I’m sharing the pics with my students and co-workers and they are amazed!! Love You
Ps, I see what you mean by the guides not loosing you! Your coats give it away. Cute picture:)
I call your Mom&Dad &tell them whats happening on you trip its warmer there then in Pa we have 4 this morning love the pictures really nice glad you are having fun
OMG this is SO COOL!! I have always loved penguins. I look forward to the days that Steve & I enjoy ventures in our lives. GREAT PICS. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Love,
Michelle
You guys look amazing! How can you get so close to the whales? Was the leopard seal alone? What an adventure!