2015-03-21: Wilhelmina Bay

Another early morning in the Antarctic.  Jim’s voice croaks from loudspeaker waking us up in his “Good Morning Vietnam” style. The day dawns, and we are off for a zodiac ride in Wilhelmina Bay.  Today, whale spotting is on the agenda.

We found some krill eaters sunbathing. And we spotted an elusive humpback whale. Then we cruised around with little avail, hoping that performing the whale dance would bring us more whales — and in the end it worked. Unfortunately, we were low on gasoline, and only could follow him shortly.

0800 position : 64° 39’S 62° 67’W; Wind SSE Force 2; Sea state ice; Air 1°C

 

Wilhelmina Bay
Wilhelmina Bay

 

Sun Rise
Sun Rise

 

Wilhelmina Bay
Wilhelmina Bay

 

Whale! Whale!
Whale! Whale!

 

Wilhelmina Bay
Wilhelmina Bay

 

Ice Sculpture
Ice Sculpture

 

Krill Eaters Sunbathing
Krill Eaters Sunbathing

 

Ice Sculpture
Ice Sculpture

 

Whale Dance
Whale Dance

 

Fluke!
The Whale Dance did its Trick. Fluke! Fluke!

 

Whale
Whales

 

Whale with Calf
Whale with Calf

 

GPS Tracks along Wilhelmina Bay
GPS Tracks along Wilhelmina Bay