This morning there was a profusion of birds wheeling around the stern of the ship. Gone are the Albatross, largely replaced by Petrals (snow and antartic)

During lunch the Captain announced the sighting of the White Continent, very exciting after 4 days at sea.

Possession Islands

We are listening to a lecture at present, shortly the Expedition Zodiacs will be launched and we hope to be onshore this afternoon / evening. Part 2 to be done later, weather permitting.