Cape Lookout, Elephant Island, was shrouded in fog early this morning, there were rollicking waves, it was snowing, the wind was howling – typical Antarctic weather for us to experience, after previous glorious days of sunshine. Very choppy seas, so … Continue reading →

Woke up this morning at Brown Bluff, at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. It formed during the past 12 million years, erupting sub glacially within an englacial lake. The volcano’s original diameter is thought to have been 12-15 … Continue reading →

A beautiful sunny morning for our visit to Palmer station, the US research station  in Arthur Harbour, Anvers Island.  Surrounded by lovely icebergs and glaciers.     There are 2 foci for the research – on what’s happening in Antartica … Continue reading →