Deception Island
Wed 24 November, 2010
As per custom, immediately before dinner, we gather in the lounge for a recap session. It is a time for unwinding the day, relaxing, and setting our sights on tomorrow. Last night was a bit different, because we were told that a landing was planned for 9PM. Hey, that's my bed time!
Deception Island is a ridge of land, forming the letter C. This odd shape represents the caldera of a volcano... the upper rim of it's tippy-top. Here, in this remote area of the Southern Ocean, nearly the entire volcanic mountain is submerged by the ocean. In the past, during more active phases, the volcanic heat could warm the water slightly, and people have taken a swim. Well, this volcano must be sleeping these days, because there was nothing warm about the sea water filling her inner chalice! I really can't blame you for not joining me on this one...
Facebook
Twitter- ‹ previous
- 16 of 22
- next ›
Comments
Re: Deception Island
Posted by Alison on Thu 25 November, 2010.
ahahahaaa first one on the boat to go back..how late past our bedtime did you stay up? you are the best to travel with!!
Re: Deception Island
Posted by Jean on Fri 26 November, 2010.
You went into the water? Yikes girl! I wondered why I've been sneezing!
Re: Deception Island
Posted by Joy on Fri 26 November, 2010.
I was with you all the way!!! You never let us miss a chance to have a once in a lifetime experience! Burr!!!! My toes are still cold.
Re: Deception Island
Posted by SH on Fri 26 November, 2010.
You're CRAZY in the BEST kinda way! Warm thoughts of you...I feel so full of vigor aftet that dip!!!
Re: Deception Island
Posted by barbara on Sat 27 November, 2010.
this dip in the frigid sea is another example of your amazing focus and mind over matter i love you, barb
Add comment
Subscribe by Email
Journey Map
Weather
- South Pole
- Broken clouds, blowing snow
- Temp: -50.8 °F
- Feels like -89.2 °F
- Wind: N, 20.7 mph, gusts up to 27.6 mph
- No sunrise today
Re: Deception Island
Was that really you....totally submerged????????? Great video...did you hear me applaud.... and which side is the island on Atlantic or Pacific and can you tell the difference like when you see the Atlantic and the Caribbean...there is such a distinct difference in the color almost like God drew a line in the waters. Really....no sunset? I guess as we move towards 12-21 it's daylight 24 hours.