Beautiful Weather

Last week we had days on end of the most gorgeous weather. The wind was minimal, the sun shone most of the time, and the temperature got up to 40. This week is much different: rain mixed with snow, blown sideways by the gusts of wind. This is more normal weather for the area now.

However, I took last week's opportunity to get out and explore on foot and in the zodiacs.

(above) This trip was taken with my friends Ryan and Matt (Palmer Station in the background). We started around 9pm and still had plenty of daylight left.

(above) On nearby Torgersen Island, Adelie penguins have made their nests out of rocks and keep their eggs warm.

(above) A Gentoo penguin checks me out after springing out of the water.

(above) After a fun-filled evening, we stop to take in the sunset.