It was a textbook Patagonian summer day: comfortable temperatures with trademark high winds. Seabirds soared on the gales as guests were welcomed aboard. Much of the day was devoted to Antarctic preparations, including briefings and lectures on Antarctic history and biosecurity. Photo Instructor Gemina Garland-Lewis provided a smartphone photography lecture and challenged us to make the most of our devices. The day’s highlight was a late evening cruise through the Beagle Channel, where soft light and Magellanic penguins were featured.