Weather was gorgeous right from get go and just on my "morning commute" from the dorm to the Lab, I saw a spectacular sunrise, a leopard seal and a beautiful iceberg -- all omens that today might be a good day to go for a hike.
Checked the weather info. during lunch -- no wind, lots of sun and a rising pressure; perfect! Set out right after a quick lunch at 1 PM.
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| This picture shows the path up the glacier that is marked by flags on each sides. The area outside the flags is a no-go zone dues to crevasses. |
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| Bonaparte was littered with fur seals. So many that we almost bumped into a couple of them. They can be quite ornery if you get too lose to them. barking and snorting and hissing! I would be pissed too if somebody woke me up from a deep sleep. |
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| In front of a fur seal |
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| Little colony of Giant Petrel Chicks |
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| Found these two Gentoos climbing up the glacier! Not sure why, but after a while they kind of looked at each other(!) and decided to head back down. |
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| Interesting looking piece of ice left on a little outcrop. My first thought was that it look like a woman holding a baby. |
Thanks for the updates, Rajat! It really is great to follow your trip. Great photos, interesting observations, and the project is fascinating. -David Kraemer
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