Paradise Bay And A Moment Out Of Time...

Il19 novembre 2013
On board the MS FRAM

 

There was lots of floating ice on Paradise Bay so a landing this morning was not possible; instead we all got into the polar circle boats for a short cruise. How does one write about an almost “otherworldly” experience? Surrounded by glaciers on all sides and delighting in the “crunch” sounds of ice as we traveled over it, it was one of those National Geographic moments; I had seen the documentaries and studied the photos, but nothing could have fully prepared me for the sheer beauty and splendor that I was privileged to see.
                                                 

We had to wear special thermal suits to stay warm.

 

Polar Circle Boat

Paradise Bay

Paradise Bay

Paradise Bay with the mainland in the distance - Almirante Brown, a former Argentine station

Paradise Bay

Paradise Bay...And yes, it felt like paradise...