A large, weathered bone lies among smooth pebbles, brown seaweed, and vibrant red algae on a rocky beach.

Afternoon on the Beach at Godthul

Not the Typical Beach Day In the afternoon, we had two options. The first was a 6km, one-way hike to Sandebugten, which was promoted as being even more difficult than the Shackleton walk, and promised no wildlife. The second option was a more relaxed walk along the beach, with the chance to explore a gentoo […]

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Macaroni penguin standing on a rocky slope with green hills in the background.

Cooper Bay: Our First Stop in South Georgia

Arriving in South Georgia As we continued our journey through the icy waters around South Georgia, we were still spotting icebergs in the distance. Low clouds blanketed us as we approached Cape Disappointment, and by the time we entered Drygalski Fjord, the cliffs were almost entirely obscured. It was a surreal sight, with the mist […]

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