Point Wild is the low flat rock dead ahead. To the right is a low narrow rocky peninsula where 22 men survived for 4 ½ months to be rescued.

It was a surreal morning when they off loaded the zodiacs. Finally! A stones throw from our ultimate destination. As there was no safe area for a landing the day would be a couple of zodiac tours. Tomorrow at Browns Bluff is when we would make landfall.

The memorial to Shackleton on Point Wild. It was on that small low point that 22 men resolutely survived 4 ½ months to be rescued.

This is what happens to the laggards caught in the breaking wave. Strong swimming Chinstrap penguins easily stay on top the shore break and ride it out to sea.

All of Point Wild on the half shell. Photo taken with 8mm Fisheye

Our ship had now collected a large group of sea birds watching for fish it brought to the surface. As we traveled to Cape Lookout, our afternoon excursion I caught this group of Sooty Shearwaters, Great Northern Petrel and Black Browed Albatross. Masters of riding the air all of them. It seemed they would fly for hours before they flapped their wings.

In what was becoming a daily parade of whales, a pair of humpbacks paced us for a while before veering off.

We were lucky enough to get Damion for our expedition leader that morning. He was the resident Antarctica archeologist and historian, an expert who had spent months living in the Southern Polar area researching its short history. Just the guy to have when visiting Point Wild and the Shackleton Memorial.

Linda enjoying the views of Cape Wild.

Damion at the helm giving a history lesson of Point Wild and Ernest Shackleton.

The memorial for Ernest Shackleton on Point Wild. It was on that small low point that 22 men resolutely survived 4 ½ months to be rescued.

Chinstrap penguins at Cape Lookout

A group of Chinstrap Penguins timing the surf for going in. A group decision for it is an all or none move. Safety in numbers for they never know if there will be a predator lurking below.

Mary and Joseph at Cape Lookout.

Mary rides with Ffiona at Cape Lookout.

Kathy, Jerry and crew member James at Cape Lookout.

Alan at Cape Lookout

Malcom was out guide in the afternoon at Cape Lookout. He was the resident onboard ornithologist. You could always relay finding him on deck looking for birds. I truly believe there is not a bird in existence he couldn’t identify or educate you on it’s habits. Just an amazing person.

Cape Lookout, Elephant Island