True to its Name: Penguin Island

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March 5th 2008
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North of the Antarctic Peninsula, near King George Island, we made our first landing. Had I seen ANY wildlife, no matter the quantity, or species, I would have been happy. Penguin Island did not disappoint us. We saw two (or three) seal species, a Southern Giant Petrel with a chick, and a colony of Chinstrap penguins.

Sadly, the first sight upon landing was a number of whale vertebra. It was a reminder that we were entering territory that used to be replete with whales. During our cruise we would struggle to catch a glimpse of any whale species.

Penguin Island is the creation of a volcanic eruption. We hiked to the top of the crater and around its rim. A glance inside the volcanic crater revealed a caldera from a later eruption. The ground was covered with scoria and the plant life consisted of lichen and a few Antarctic flowers.
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Whale Bones and Waddling PenguinsWhale Bones and Waddling Penguins
Whale Bones and Waddling Penguins
photo courtesy: J
But Where's the Snow?But Where's the Snow?
But Where's the Snow?
Penguins and seals in their places, but one thing is missing to make this an "authentic" Antarctica shot. Photo courtesy of J
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Chinstrap PenguinsChinstrap Penguins
Chinstrap Penguins
Stubby Legs and All... Penguins Can Jump!Stubby Legs and All... Penguins Can Jump!
Stubby Legs and All... Penguins Can Jump!
All Tucked in for NaptimeAll Tucked in for Naptime
All Tucked in for Naptime
Chinstrap Penguin
Snoozing Weddell SealSnoozing Weddell Seal
Snoozing Weddell Seal
Where's My Assistant?Where's My Assistant?
Where's My Assistant?
I shouldn't have to do this scratching myself. Photo courtesy of J
Proud... And Not Afraid to Show ItProud... And Not Afraid to Show It
Proud... And Not Afraid to Show It
Photo courtesy of J
Molting SealMolting Seal
Molting Seal
Balmy Day on Penguin IslandBalmy Day on Penguin Island
Balmy Day on Penguin Island
A Caldera Inside a Volcanic CraterA Caldera Inside a Volcanic Crater
A Caldera Inside a Volcanic Crater
For all the earth science enthusiasts out there! Photo courtesy of R
Volcanic Rock and LichenVolcanic Rock and Lichen
Volcanic Rock and Lichen
Blurry Antarctic FlowerBlurry Antarctic Flower
Blurry Antarctic Flower
Pearlwort or Starwort? This was my ONLY shot of this specimen...sorry!
It's Not Easy Being Green... In These RegionsIt's Not Easy Being Green... In These Regions
It's Not Easy Being Green... In These Regions
Glaciers in the background.
Southern Giant Petrel with ChickSouthern Giant Petrel with Chick
Southern Giant Petrel with Chick
Photo courtesy of R






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Anne
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Date: 5th March 2008

Amazing!
I love the photos - those penguins are so cute! I can't believe how much traveling you've done. You're incredible :)

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LaNee
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Date: 5th March 2008

Amazing
Sara - These pictures are absolutly amazing. I feel like I am right there with you.

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chip
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Date: 6th March 2008

Thanks
Sara: Wonderful photos. Thanks for sending them.

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Rob
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Date: 6th March 2008

Fantastic pictures
Just wanted to also say what great pictures these are. You must have had a such a great time. There are some really good Antarctica travel photos on the adventure travel website http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/ and they also run a photo competition so might be worth entering!

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Esther
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Date: 6th March 2008

Thanks so much
Thanks, Sara, for the wonderful travel accounts. At least I can travel vicariously with you. I am enjoying it so much. Esther

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Pedro Fadic
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Date: 6th March 2008

SALUDOS
Sara, qué linda experiencia, qué lindas fotos! Felicitaciones a los dos por el viaje, y mucha suerte.

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Shelly
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Date: 6th March 2008

Great stuff!
Love the photos and the update! I continue to be impressed with your fun, adventurous spirit!

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Sarah
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Date: 7th March 2008

Wow!
Sara, Great pictures with this update and the last! We've loved hearing about all your travels and Antarctica is extra cool (no pun intended :) Keep them coming!

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Lizan
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Date: 9th March 2008


Hey Sara! Great to read your Antarctica-stories and see your pictures! Beso, Lizan

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cmr
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Date: 11th September 2008

Penguins are Jackasses
Well that's what some of them are called in South Africa near Boulder just outside of Cape Town. I think they bray like a donkey, but I didnt hear much of that... Ur pix are stunning. Nice work. What cam u got? (please respond to christopherreichert@gmail.com)

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