The blurb says: we plan to Zodiac cruise at Rosita Harbour, Bay of Isles. Rosita Harbour is known as a protective refuge for ships, and one of few places to see South Georgia pipits, as well as fur and elephant seals. In the early 1900s a whaling lease was granted for this site but was never used, however sealing took place in areas and remains of trypots may be seen on shore.
A beautiful place. I took a few shots from the boat, including one of our expedition crew getting ready to take out the zodiacs.
So many fur seals here. I took a bit of video footage of the shoreline. You can hear the wind but also the calls of the seals.
A couple of king penguins in amongst it all.
A lonely elephant seal resting.
I could take seal pups all day long.
These guys were not happy with each other.
Another of those seals with the recessive gene.
Seals in the water having fun.
Another elephant seal in the middle here.
Plenty of giant kelp in the water.
We also saw a rare albino giant petrel.
And one final seal pup shot for good measure.
And finishing off with the lovely Linda on an adjacent zodiac.
So this afternoon the famous Salisbury Plains!
Antarctica 2019 