Day 11 – Wednesday February 23rd Elephant Island and the Scotia Sea
Woke up this morning on slightly heavy seas. Lots of rolling to hear that we would make Elephant Island by about 11.00AM – good methinks
However did not plan on the weather and seas getting worse – we were unable to land at Elephant Island due to the weather seas as high as 8-10 meters, but that was fine as we got to go really close and see the two place’s Shackleton’s party landed – so inhospitable even today – see below
We are now sailing towards South Georgia Island across the Scotia Sea so maybe no update for tomorrow s we will be at sea all day! Hope its flat ……
Uncel niglevarry
We love your photos especially the penquin but not sure we would like the smell 🙁 or the big waves.
Keep taking great photos so we can look at them when it is sunny and warm. Lots of love xxx.
I read this article on BBC the 24 Feb and thought of you. The very next day you wrote this post!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35633374
There are also some amazing pictures from back then as you say how did they survive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34856379
Look forward to seeing all your photos
Hello Phiip …thanks for this yes it is truly amazing what they achieved – and when you see the place it is even more so – cheers Nigel