Trevor Potts, who runs the much-praised camp site in Ormsaigbeg, details here, is currently in the southern hemisphere enjoying an Antarctic summer. He's on a cruise ship, the Clelia II, where he's a guide and lecturer. Here is his latest report:
Picture shows Clelia II in Neko Harbour
"Had great weather last trip with calm conditions and lots of sun. The full moon over the snow-clad mountains as we approached the Seven Sisters Range was memorable as were the great sunsets. With an all-Japanese passenger list there was a language problem but they did have interpreters.
Orca in Gerlache Strait
"We had to leave a day early as there was a big storm brewing, but we still got hammered by a gale off Cape Horn. Arriving back early we all had the day off which is very unusual. In 67 trips to Antarctica in the last 10 years this was only the second time I have crossed the Antarctic circle. We do not usually go that far south as the landing sites are usually blocked with ice and the further south you go the more you lose the best wildlife sites.
"We sail tomorrow night with all-USA guests."
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