Our second day in South Georgia did not disappoint! The forecast of snow showers, luckily for us, was mostly incorrect and we were blessed with sunshine for most of the morning.
We awoke to beautiful views of Cumberland Bay East and the magnificent Nordenskjold Glacier at the mouth of the bay. We all took to the Zodiacs after breakfast and had great views of the glacier, including witnessing an incredible calving event. Another highlight was the visit of some snow petrels at the glacier front.
It was only a short trip to our afternoon destination of Maiviken where many of us opted to hike over to the whaling station at Grytviken. It was a challenging but rewarding hike through the snow with some wonderful views of the surrounding landscapes.
The wind picked up considerably in the later afternoon after we had finished the hike, and as we left Grytviken there were some impressive formations being blown off the water.
With the evening light fading and some glorious light on the coast of the Barff Peninsula, we settled in for another delicious meal prepared by Head Chef Sara and the galley team.
