Across the Vast Southern Ocean: Photos 63 to 80

It was a night like any other night in the vast Southern Ocean. The stars were hidden behind a veil of clouds, the moonless sky was as dark as India ink and it was so cold that the salty ocean froze to the deck in thick, slushy sheets. My watch group was serving the dreaded 'dog' watch from midnight to four. Under ideal conditions the dog watch could be a very pleasant time to be on deck, due to brilliant, moonlit seascapes and star-filled skies, but, on this particular night, danger was lurking in the darkness ahead of us and the lookouts stationed on the bow had to be very alert. We all knew what the path ahead of us looked like, we had been running the icy gauntlet all day, but now, in the darkness of night, we were sailing through the deadly obstacle course blindfolded. The radar gave us some protection from the biggest ones, but those weren't the ones we were worried about, generally we could spot their immense, white bulk in time to avoid them, it was their sinister little offspring, the growlers, that we were worried about! The responsibility for spotting the growlers fell entirely on

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That is one amazing blog entry. And what gorgeous photos, with the possible exception of the mummy!

Amazing shots to a little visited place! Truly spectacular. I cant wait to go someday!

Hello! Your mother told me about your blogg, it's great, looks like you are having the time of your life. We are some of the family you have in Norway. At the moment Sally, her husband, son and daughter in law are visiting us! Take care Keith! BR Runar

Spectacular peguins!!! Yeah, it is quite a lengthy journal but a worthwhile read. Enjoy your trip!

How will you ever come back to reality when you have seen such wonders! Ah, but I know you will eventually - because you don't want us to sell your stuff on E-Bay. Blessing son! Carry on. Love, Mom P. S. And South Georgia, as in "right above Florida" does pale in comparison. Currently there are many wildfires in South Georgia and a serious draught. It is more like the other place than the heavenly island you were visiting.

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Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and incredible adventures, as they say in your final hours your whole life flashes past in front of your eyes......boy you've got plenty to watch!

A thoroughly enjoyable article.

First of all--I just happened across your blog and I think it is extraordinary, especially this and other entries from the Southern Hemisphere. What a great opportunity you've had, and what great use you have made of it! I had to comment on the picture of the engraved stone at the Tom Crean library, because this very morning it was announced that Tom Crean, the basketball coach for Marquette University here in Milwaukee, is leaving to take the head coach position at Indiana. Tom Crean has been a major figure here, even though I suspect no one was aware of his illustrious namesake. And I just wondered--did you include this picture because you are a Marquette alumnus, or fan? Or is this Tom Crean of independent significance to you? (Since this is a spur-of-the-moment comment, it is written before I have read the entire text, and I will do so once I am done writing. If the answer is already contained therein, you needn't respond.)

Read the text. Saw the reference. I got it. If you don't mind I would like to send a link to this picture to the Milwaukee sports press.

To me, Tom Crean is one of the greatest of the explorers from the 'Heroic Age' of Antarctic exploration, yet his is a little known name. I was unaware of the modern Tom Crean - Perhapse the name in itself leads to greatness. Could they be related? Feel free to send the link.

THIS is what i call a blog. Amazing job by the way. Beautiful place with so many different animals and sightings. Can;t wait to go there someday. Simply amazing!

That is one amazing blog entry. And what gorgeous photos, with the possible exception of the mummy!

Amazing shots to a little visited place! Truly spectacular. I cant wait to go someday!

Hello! Your mother told me about your blogg, it's great, looks like you are having the time of your life. We are some of the family you have in Norway. At the moment Sally, her husband, son and daughter in law are visiting us! Take care Keith! BR Runar

Spectacular peguins!!! Yeah, it is quite a lengthy journal but a worthwhile read. Enjoy your trip!

How will you ever come back to reality when you have seen such wonders! Ah, but I know you will eventually - because you don't want us to sell your stuff on E-Bay. Blessing son! Carry on. Love, Mom P. S. And South Georgia, as in "right above Florida" does pale in comparison. Currently there are many wildfires in South Georgia and a serious draught. It is more like the other place than the heavenly island you were visiting.

my favorite so far circumsolar halo

Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and incredible adventures, as they say in your final hours your whole life flashes past in front of your eyes......boy you've got plenty to watch!

A thoroughly enjoyable article.

First of all--I just happened across your blog and I think it is extraordinary, especially this and other entries from the Southern Hemisphere. What a great opportunity you've had, and what great use you have made of it! I had to comment on the picture of the engraved stone at the Tom Crean library, because this very morning it was announced that Tom Crean, the basketball coach for Marquette University here in Milwaukee, is leaving to take the head coach position at Indiana. Tom Crean has been a major figure here, even though I suspect no one was aware of his illustrious namesake. And I just wondered--did you include this picture because you are a Marquette alumnus, or fan? Or is this Tom Crean of independent significance to you? (Since this is a spur-of-the-moment comment, it is written before I have read the entire text, and I will do so once I am done writing. If the answer is already contained therein, you needn't respond.)

Read the text. Saw the reference. I got it. If you don't mind I would like to send a link to this picture to the Milwaukee sports press.

To me, Tom Crean is one of the greatest of the explorers from the 'Heroic Age' of Antarctic exploration, yet his is a little known name. I was unaware of the modern Tom Crean - Perhapse the name in itself leads to greatness. Could they be related? Feel free to send the link.

THIS is what i call a blog. Amazing job by the way. Beautiful place with so many different animals and sightings. Can;t wait to go there someday. Simply amazing!