It's said that Drake Passage is either Drake Shake or Drake Lake, meaning rough seas or calm seas. We have Drake Shake. It hasn't been bad, and my Scopolamine patch is working well. The side effects (mostly dry mouth) have been manageable. So if I'm sitting or lying down, it just feels like a bit of rocking. But if I stand up and try to walk, it's difficult keeping balance. There were a lot of reeling people walking through the hallways. The shake was severe enough that the elevators were shut off.
I asked Dyan how the seas we are dealing with compare to her 8 other crossings. She said that this one is comparable to the others, but this ride has been smoother because the Ponant ship L'Austral is longer and wider than the ships she has been on, and the L'Austral is much newer and had the stabilizers incorporated in the original design rather than being an add-on on an older ship.
Access to the bridge is allowed at times. So here I am checking up on the Captain.
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The Drake Shake!
First iceberg sightings
Hello, Antarctica
Such exciting photos! I've never thought of icebergs as being island-sized before.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos. Exciting trip.
ReplyDeleteWow Bev what an amazing adventure you on. And though ICE bergs leaves me speechless 🧊. Loving the pictures
ReplyDeleteEllis loves the pictures of the Drake Shake. We are so happy you're having the best time.
ReplyDeleteWow keep the pics and stories coming
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing trip. Thanks for letting us take it with you. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWe are living vicariously through you!
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible. I think this may have to hit my bucket list!
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