Plan was then to zodiac in to Cape Rosa where the James Caird first landed 16 day trip from Elephant Is. Here they feasted on albatross before seeking better shelter at Pegetty Bluff. Sadly worsening weather prevented us from visiting this tiny cove.

More photos from Pegetty Bluff.
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An exciting shore excursion at Peggety Bluff. This area was glaciated when Shackelton landed here to commence his hike over mountains to whaling station. Now tussock grass, moss, peaty bogs, rocky moraine. A few King penguins, lots of seals, sealions and nesting terns. #ShackeltonFootsteps

This is such a spectacular and awe-inspiring part of the world. We are so privileged to be here.

In late afternoon, on our 3rd zodiac trip of the day, finally got to land on what is left of tiny beach where 22 men lived for months under shelter of 2 rowboats waiting for rescue. Plenty of penguins & seals to eat. There's a bust of Chilean captain who rescued them. #ShackeltonFootsteps

Then on round Cape Valentine (where Shackelton first landed) to Cape Wild where 22 men waited for rescue after Shackelton set off in the James Caird for South Georgia. Strikingly beautiful in sunshine but so inhospitable. #ShackeltonFootsteps

We hit a lovely strip of beach beneath towering cliffs and glaciers on Elephant Island - penguins, seals and sealions galore. Sadly Shackelton missed this! #ShackeltonFootsteps

Absolutely fabulous! Huge colonies of macaroni penguins and cormorants, icebergs. A big swell made getting in and out of zodiacs 'interesting'. We've now had a huge breakfast, headed to Elephant Island.
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It was too rough to land on Penguin Island - a distinctive extinct volcano - so a zodiac tour. Spectacular icebergs, penguins, sea lions, cormorants, petrels. Four fin whales sighted earlier. So another great day #ShackeltonFootsteps

Here's a link to the story of the Swedish Antarctic Expedition. BTW the ship cat was among the survivors of two winters in the Antarctic.
www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%2...

As we sailed to Penguin Island we heard the amazing story of the 1901-1903 Swedish Expedition - even more amazing than Shackelton Expedition. Crew had made a 'camp' in the swimming pool so we could experience overwintering with 20 people in confined space. Then we made pemmican - just in case!

And just a few more photos from a great day of Antarctic experiences
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