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The Final Still Blues of Cold
The last view of the land as we descend into darkness to begin the journey back across the Drake Passage
Paradise Bay, Paradise Bay, Antarctica
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Icy Reflections at Dust Departure
Leaving Brown Base offers one last panoramic view of the silent and still water of Andvord Bay
Paradise Bay, Paradise Bay, Antarctica
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Paradise Harbor from Brown Base
Part way up the 70 meter mound by the name of Punta Proa, the Andvord Bay shows its cold and depth in dark colors
Paradise Bay, Paradise Bay, Antarctica
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Estacion Cientifica Almirante Brown
Argentina's Brown Base on the Sanaviron Peninsula near Paradise Harbor was established in 1951 and was manned permanently until 1984.
Paradise Bay, Paradise Bay, Antarctica
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Brilliant Snow in a Dreary Sky
Pure white and deep blue snow contrast the dreary grey sky
Paradise Bay, Paradise Bay, Antarctica
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Glowing Horizon in Paradise Bay
A thin line between the clouds and ice allows just enough light to follow the mountain into the clouds
Paradise Bay, Paradise Bay, Antarctica
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Frozen Reflections in Paradise Bay
Time seems to freeze as you slowly drift into Paradise Bay, one of the two locations that larger cruise ships are allowed to visit
Paradise Bay, Paradise Bay, Antarctica
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360 Degrees of the Akademik Ioffe
The bow of the ship covered in a light dusting of snow from our time in Andvord Bay
Neko Harbor, Neko Harbor, Antarctica
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Leaving the Light at Neko Harbor
The light from the sun weakens as it sets behind the mountains in Neko Harbor as we depart for the evening
Neko Harbor, Neko Harbor, Antarctica
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Rocky Peninsula in Andvord Bay
A ridge emerges from the water to trace a path to the mountain top and direct the glacier on the left
Neko Harbor, Neko Harbor, Antarctica
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Neko Harbor Glacier
Another large and active glacier winds its way down a slope into the sea
Neko Harbor, Neko Harbor, Antarctica
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Entering Neko Harbor on the Akademik Loffe
The surrounding landscape dwarfs our 8 story ship as we enter the dark waters in the Andvord Bay
Neko Harbor, Neko Harbor, Antarctica
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Calving Glacier Slope Sliding
A massive glacier slowly sides down a steep mountain, calving into the Mikkelsen Harbor
Mikkelsen Harbor, Mikkelsen Harbor, Antarctica
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Shipwreck and Whale Skeleton
Whalebones protruding from the frozen ground near an abandoned ship hull in the Mikkelsen Harbor
Mikkelsen Harbor, Mikkelsen Harbor, Antarctica
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Penguins on Trinity Island
Penguins scurry across the snow in Mikkelsen Harbor between Skottsberg Point and Borge Point, in the Palmer Archipelago
Mikkelsen Harbor, Mikkelsen Harbor, Antarctica
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Last Daylight on Iceberg in Suspiros Bay
As the last remnants of the warm and light from the sun fade away on the face of this iceberg, you can almost feel the cold chill take over.
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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Madder Cliffs, an Iceberg and a Glacier
The peaks in the distance are approximately 300 meters high giving you a sense of the grandeur that surrounds Joinville Island.
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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Receding Glacier Deep in Suspiros Bay
A massive glacier at the end of Suspiros Bay retreats from the water up the cliffs
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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A Small Frozen Village Floats By
At the dimensions of a small village, this iceberg is only showing 10% of its size above water
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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Large Iceberg Drifting in Suspiros Bay
Deeper into the bay icebergs are seen passing in front of a misty mountainous backdrop
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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Entering Suspiros Bay
The entrance to Suspiros Bay offer the first glimpse of Joinville Island from afar.
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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360 Degrees of Penguins in Brown Bluff
The tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and the first opportunity to step foot on mainland Antarctica, Brown Bluff is recognized by the large volcano which erupted 1 million years ago.
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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Mountains and Glaciers Meet the Sea
It's impossible to communicate the scale of geographic features without experiencing it firsthand. Even then, the blank white canvas combined with the sheer distance and size skew your perception.
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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Arriving in the Antarctic Peninsula on the Akademik Loffe
1,000 km away from South America, the harbors of the Antarctic Peninsula offer the first opportunity for calm waters after crossing the Drake.
Joinville Island, Joinville Island, Antarctica
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Running a marathon in Antarctica
An annual marathon is run at the end of summer each year. On the hill you can see one of Antarctica's only permanent structures, the Russian Trinity Church.
King George Island, King George Island, Antarctica
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Chilean and Russian Bases on King George Island
The Chilean base Frei and Russian base Bellingshausen reside on King George Island in Maxwell Bay and are permanently staffed year round.
King George Island, King George Island, Antarctica
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Penguins and Guano on Robert Point
This rocky point on Robert Island in the Bransfield Strait is home to large penguins colonies. The red coloring of the snow, which is visible from space, is Guano (their excrement).
King George Island, King George Island, Antarctica
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Land Ho at King George Island
King George Island is the first sight of land after 3 days of sailing across the Drake Passage. The calm waters are a refreshing relief from the open ocean.
King George Island, King George Island, Antarctica
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Crossing the Drake Passage
800 km of empty ocean separate the tip of Antarctica from the bottom of South America. The 2-3 day journey starts from Ushuaia and traverses the most treacherous body of water in the world.
King George Island, King George Island, Antarctica
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