Half moon island excursion

I rarely get to set foot on most of the landing sites that we go to, as my main duty is to drive zodiac cruises and ferry guests back and forth from the shore to the ship. However, I was lucky enough to explore the last landing we had for the season in Antarctica. It is a beautiful location in the South Shetland Islands known as Half Moon Island with a heap of wildlife on the shore to interact with. My favourite of course are the Chinstrap penguins - the mountaineers of the penguin world.


FUN FACT It was also my first landing ever in Antarctica back in November 2017, which felt as if it was poetically perfect to end the season where it began.


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This little guy was on a mission jumping from rock to rock along his highway to get to the shoreline.
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Great shot! How fast was it going? You must be very quick to do that.

thanks! They waddle around quite slowly when they are on the rocks

They are super cute. You are lucky to be out somewhere wild not enough of us get to do this.

Great place to be working! Great shot!

This is a fantastic photo. He looks like he was smiling at you. Beautifully done!

Wow that is amazing. I always wanted to travel to places like that. How did you get to do that? Upvoted and followed.

I am a guide for an expedition that goes down to Antarctica - I was lucky enough to work down there since November last year

Amazing as usual. I still would love to know how you upload the photos in such a wonderful quality.

Penguins are my favourite! They're so adorable and clumsy, love the videos where they slip and fall because the ice (on which they literally live) is too slippery

Beautiful image, there is something about penguins that is so fascinating. Hard to explain! If you are ever in the North of Norway and would like to join our hostel on wheels for a bit, maybe we can collaborate, just let us know.

I have been looking over some of your posts. it looks amazing! If I get to Norway I will be letting you know for sure

Cool, did not see your reply. Just discovered busy.org and wow that interface is a lot better! Anyway, let me know for sure, it would be great to meet in person.

Such a lovely and cute creatures ^_^

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Adorable Penguin, and nice story of your adventure!

I wanna see that penguins 😍

Sweet picture! 😊

Wow awesome! What a wild seasonal job! Where will you journey to now that your season is done??

I have no idea - back to australia to visit the family and then... I guess I will work it out

Aweeee. Very cute