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February 21st 2008

Published: February 21st 2008

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Claire aka Possum

11th to 21st February 2008

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Lyobov Orlova

Chinstrap Penguin, Aitcho Islands

Skua in action

Gentoo penguin, with chick

Gentoo penguin, Aitcho Islands

Elephant Seal in the background

The chase

The parent penguin is being chased by its two chicks. The parent runs away from its chicks so that the strongest chick will get the most food!

Elephant Seals

Macaroni Penguin (far right)

This was the only Macaroni Penguin we saw.

View of mainland Antarctica from the ship

Sunrise over the Antarctic peaks

Penguin Study Area, Port Lockroy

Gentoo penguin with iceberg, Port Lockroy

Breaking through the ice

Iceberg

King Penguin - lost

Humpback whale - so close!

This was unbelievable - the whale was less than a metre away from me!!

Humpback whale

Antarctic BBQ

Surrounded by mountains, ice & snow

Swing dancing on Antarctica

Foggy weather

21st February 2008

Mel
non-member comment

OH MY GOD
Oh Claire....It looks absolutely beautiful. I am definitely going there on my next trip! Dean will be writhering in ectasy when I show him!! PS - I love the photo of you with the baby penguins...

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