The Arctic 2018

DAY 8: GUY'S BIGHT AND POND INLET To view a larger image left click on the image once.  To return to the Blog use the back Button or click once off the image      We made good progress overnight and were able to make another zodiac landing in the morning.  Again not shown on the map but between Gibb's Fjord and Pond Inlet. Safe arrival at Guy's Bight We were given back packs for our gear and walking poles Plenty of ice around Hunters' cabins - we were asked to keep well clear Oil drums Many very small flowers This was a tiny fungus As was this Quite a challenge to walk on but our boots were very effective Cory at work We walked freely but they had already checked for polar bears Always lots of bones En route Pond Inlet Opposite Pond Inlet Pond Inlet Proof! A friendly sign On the beach We had a walk along the beach An ex-seal, the locals were puzzled it wa...

DAY 7: BUCHAN BAY  To view a larger image left click on the image once.  To return to the Blog use the back Button or click once off the image   After all those days at sea we were told that we would be making a landfall this evening at Buchan Bay.  This is not shown on the map but is to the left of Gibbs Fjord showing just how far we had travelled in recent days.  But that was for the evening so they filled our day with things to hear about and do. Two talks in the morning, one on underwater archeology which related to the Erebus expedition and another on Seals. There talks were always excellent and well attended. For a change of pace in the afternoon we had the opportunity to tour the ship into parts you normally don't get to see.  Whereas the bridge was usually open to spend time searching the ice flows and the sea for birds and animals the crew explained the details of the bridge operation.   The chart room o...