64°53.000'S, 062°52.000'W, Paradise Harbor
This morning everyone was supposed to be up early for a light breakfast before heading to the zodiacs and kayaks for a visit to Paradise Harbor. Paradise was a bit of a misnomer this morning so Rich and I decided to pass. It was raining hard and the winds were picking up. The ship had to move a few times to avoid the icebergs and ice drifting across the harbor by the wind. Some of the kayakers had a hard time getting back and avoiding the ice.
We found out from those folks who did go ashore that there were three sailboats anchored inside the small cove in the harbor. One of which was the infamous Berserk we had mentioned in an earlier blog. Obviously here without a permit or permission.
In the early afternoon we went to another place, Danco Island but the conditions were not improving. So they cancelled the shore excursions and decided to press on across the Drake. The crew prepared the ship for passage. Three different crew members came by to make sure the covers were closed on our port lights. We appreciate their diligence.
Dinner was sparsely attended and the ship is quiet. As of 8:20 pm, the seas are 6-8 meters, winds are 24-30 knots from the northeast so we are pounding into it a bit. The swells are supposed to increase in the night.
Hopefully all will be well and that we will be able to get some sleep.
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