As we worked our way north from our adventures south of the Antarctic Circle, our Expedition Leader came on the PA and announced to the ship that we were going to sail the Lemaire Channel again. When we’d sailed it southwards, it was early in the morning and still a bit foggy. Now the sun was out and there were no other ships trying to make the passage – so basically, just for fun, we were going to do it again. Absolutely no one complained, because why would anyone ever not want to sail this?

The water was sparkling and the sunlight was dancing along the ridgelines of the ice-crusted mountains. It was absolutely otherworldly.

The glaciers were spectacular and impressive. I think I mentioned in a previous post that I’d never seen a glacier before Antarctica. No such thing as starting small.

At one point, a gaggle of gentoo penguins swam past us, porpoise-style, cresting the water and then diving gracefully below. I hoped they were catching plenty of fish for their chicks back at the colony!

Just a short little detour for you today, as this was just a short little detour through the Lemaire Channel. But when it’s there, and the sun’s out, this glory is unmissable.

Next week: speaking of glory, I’ve got an Antarctic sunset for you!