Cuverville – February 21

This morning we stopped at Cuverville Island, the largest Gentoo Penguin colony that we visit. The weather has gotten very cold and I definitely feel like I am in Antarctica now. The wind was pretty calm though by the island, which was a welcome break from the 40 knot winds we awoke to. I got to spend some time ashore with the penguins and had a few more very close encounters. The chicks are so curious that they just come up to you when you sit down. And all of the chicks are so adorable right now in their various stages of molting. I have attached two photos of molting chicks - some of the hairdos are hilarious. I have also attached a photo of me with the penguins. I don't think you can have too many of these kind of photos. I will definitely miss my new penguin friends when I leave here. This afternoon we are headed to Neko Harbor for our continental landing and then this evening we have a cruise planned for Paradise Bay.


Molting Chinstrap Penguin


Gentoo Penguin with mohawk


Me and all my new friends