We left Halley on Monday and are heading north towards South Georgia. When we left it was -25 degrees C, and we could watch the sea freeze over, so it was definitely time to go! It was sad to leave, but the journey ahead will be great.
The first day of sailing was through the ice, so very calm, if a little noisy. I watched leopard seals float past on icebergs, and orcas looking for their next meal.
Yesterday we hit open water, and probably the roughest seas I’ve ever been in – no chance to get my sea-legs before the tough bits!
Still, I’ve been out on deck today and the ship is being followed by lots of birds, most notably lots of black-browed albatrosses, and also three sooties. It’s amazing how they soar so close to the waves and to the ship but never touch the water.
Hopefully it will calm down soon and warm up a little as we head north.