Beagle Channel
Our final day aboard the Endeavour started with a bit of a Drake Shake. We crossed the Convergence Zone as we headed north, and could feel an increase in the air temperature, as well as see the rise in the water temperature which was posted on the notice board. As the morning progressed we came into the lee of the islands of Southern Chile and reached calmer seas.
Our program was full with lectures and presentations. The first was Ingrid Visser, who spoke about her research on the apex predator, orca. She explained how she studied them both in New Zealand and in Antarctic waters. This was followed by Bob Houston, our Hotel Manager, who explained some of the behind the scenes workings of the ship. It was intriguing to learn how the galley staff managed to keep fresh fruit onboard for so long, and to know just how many crew were involved in running the ship.
After lunch we were shown a series of short edits from Toni Davis, our ships videographer, who is in the process of compiling and editing high-definition footage of nature to take to the younger generations. This footage is centered around the elements of nature, such as aqua, earth and ice. This was followed by a presentation by Tim Baughman, on Edward Wilson and Captain Scott on their epic, and fatal journey to the south pole. Tim mentioned how he had interviewed one of the crew members from that expedition, and talked about insights few had gained regarding both Wilson and Scott.
As we entered the Beagle Channel, it was amazing to see green colors – grass, trees and bushes. All too soon it was time for the Captain’s Farewell Party and dinner. Afterwards the Captain and pilot were to skillfully guide the Endeavour into her dock at Ushuaia and we would have a chance to head into town and check out the nightlife and stretch our legs.
Our final day aboard the Endeavour started with a bit of a Drake Shake. We crossed the Convergence Zone as we headed north, and could feel an increase in the air temperature, as well as see the rise in the water temperature which was posted on the notice board. As the morning progressed we came into the lee of the islands of Southern Chile and reached calmer seas.
Our program was full with lectures and presentations. The first was Ingrid Visser, who spoke about her research on the apex predator, orca. She explained how she studied them both in New Zealand and in Antarctic waters. This was followed by Bob Houston, our Hotel Manager, who explained some of the behind the scenes workings of the ship. It was intriguing to learn how the galley staff managed to keep fresh fruit onboard for so long, and to know just how many crew were involved in running the ship.
After lunch we were shown a series of short edits from Toni Davis, our ships videographer, who is in the process of compiling and editing high-definition footage of nature to take to the younger generations. This footage is centered around the elements of nature, such as aqua, earth and ice. This was followed by a presentation by Tim Baughman, on Edward Wilson and Captain Scott on their epic, and fatal journey to the south pole. Tim mentioned how he had interviewed one of the crew members from that expedition, and talked about insights few had gained regarding both Wilson and Scott.
As we entered the Beagle Channel, it was amazing to see green colors – grass, trees and bushes. All too soon it was time for the Captain’s Farewell Party and dinner. Afterwards the Captain and pilot were to skillfully guide the Endeavour into her dock at Ushuaia and we would have a chance to head into town and check out the nightlife and stretch our legs.
