Antarctica: Useful Island and Neko Harbour
January 17, 2009This was quite a day as using my trekking poles proved a great help. We didn’t stay long at Useful Island, named for its utility for surveying and navigation. There was some hiking to be done, more gentoo penguins, and the views in the Gerlache Strait, which features mountains and glaciers galore on either side.
Penguins on parade
Tonight (Jan. 5, 2009) some of the group are ice camping. Since we had to arise at 5 a.m. for the Useful expedition, I don’t think any of them will have trouble falling asleep. The temperature may have been as high as 40 degrees Fahrenheit today. It never gets above 50 down here even in peak summer. I added a date to this post because I would have no idea what day it is otherwise.
another day in Antarctica
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