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Stepping into the weekend with this adorable pengu

Stepping into the weekend with this adorable penguin!

I’d love to know what he’s thinking - where he’s heading, why he’s going there and why he’s on his own.

I’m going to show my age now, but do you remember a children’s TV show called Animal Magic with Johnny Morris?

The music on this Reel is the theme tune!

Johnny used to give the animals voices, narrating the show as if he knew their thoughts.

I wonder what he would have said for this little fella as he ambled along the pebbly beach in Antarctica.

Perhaps: “I may look like I’m wandering aimlessly, but this is precision waddling!”

Or: “The others make this look so easy. Maybe they’ve got secret shoes.”

Or: “Why does the sea look further away today? Did someone move it overnight?”

What do you think? 😉

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Penguins were definitely my favourite animals to s

Penguins were definitely my favourite animals to see and capture in Antarctica!

But there were also a few sleeping seals which I managed to photograph when we were out on Zodiac excursions - some were chilling on icebergs and some on the shore.

We also saw several whales on our @vikingcruises Antarctic Explorer expedition. They’re quite tricky to take photos of, but I’ll share some images shortly.

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Taking time to reflect … that’s exactly what I

NEW VIDEO: What to Wear on Excursions | Antarctic

I think it might be ‘Penguin Time’ again! 😉

I think it might be ‘Penguin Time’ again! 😉

Check out some very cute Gentoo penguin chicks snoozing at their parents feet and a male penguin doing his best to impress his lady friend with a gift of a stone for her nest.

This video was captured on my final day in Antarctica with @vikingcruises, when we visited Yankee Harbour.

By the way, the ladies dressed in blue are Penguin Counters from @oceanites, a non-profit research program. What an amazing job!

(Thank you all so much for your lovely comments about my recent penguin videos. I’m so pleased you’re enjoying them. 🙂)

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The immense scale of Antarctica is something I sti

The immense scale of Antarctica is something I still can’t quite comprehend!

It’s like no other place I’ve e-v-e-r seen. Otherworldly and surreal are how I’d describe it.

Here are just a few photos to give you an idea of the size of some of the snowy peaks in comparison to the Zodiac inflatable boats, carrying around 8 people and a driver.

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Exclusive to @vikingcruises Expedition Ships … T

Exclusive to @vikingcruises Expedition Ships … The Hide.

Nestled on one of the lower decks at the front of the ship, it’s the perfect place to chill and curl up with a book during the day.

In the evening, it’s where we’d head to hear fascinating stories from members of the Expedition Team.

The Hide is another incredibly inviting space to relax onboard, beautifully decorated in a restful, Scandi-chic style.

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@vikingcruises Expedition Ships are kitted out wit

@vikingcruises Expedition Ships are kitted out with everything you need to explore Antarctica.

From military grade Special Operations Boats for sightseeing in comfort, Zodiacs for close encounters, Kayaks for tranquil moments, and even Submarines for a view beneath the ice … every moment is an unforgettable experience.

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In Antarctica, whilst I further developed my love

In Antarctica, whilst I further developed my love of penguins (!), my husband found that he’s fascinated by icebergs.

Here are just a few of the many we encountered on our recent Antarctic Explorer expedition with @vikingcruises.

ICEBERG FACTS

* An iceberg is a large piece of ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf, and is floating in the ocean.

* They’re defined as protuding more than 5m above sea-level. And they may be afloat or aground.

* Only around 10% of an iceberg is visible above the ocean’s surface, with the remaining 90% being submerged.

* The main types of icebergs in Antarctica are tabular and non-tabular. Tabular icebergs have a flat top with steep sides. Non-tabular come in a variety of shapes including domed and pinnacled.

* Calving is the name given to the process when chunks of ice break off from a glacier and fall into the water, forming icebergs. When this happens, there’s a loud rumbling sound, often described as ‘crashing’ or ‘thundering’.

* Colour-wise, icebergs are usually white, with a tinge of blue. When light hits an iceberg’s dense ice, it absorbs longer wavelengths of colours like red and yellow, but reflects shorter wavelengths, like blue.

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