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Sunday, February 6, 2022 – Photo of the Day – Danco Island, Antarctica

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SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA-DANCO ISLAND
Arrival: 7:00AM All Aboard: 12:00NOON Departure: 1:00PM


TODAY’S WEATHER Cloudy/chance of rain High: 34°F 1°C Low: 30°F -1°C

DRESS CODE: CASUAL
For Ladies: DRESSES OR BLOUSES AND PANTS
For Gentlemen: SPORT SHIRTS AND SLACKS
No shorts or flip flop type footwear after 6:00 PM in indoor venues

Antarctica Map with Danco Island
We went ashore in a protected cove on Danko Island
Our 2nd Antarctica stop was a protected cove on Danko Island

Today’s Schedule

7:00 ZODIACS to Antarctic Peninsula – Danco Island
12:00 TALE OF TALES: Tale Teller our Special Guest Nicholas Crane Outer Deck near the Observation Lounge (10)
Join Nicholas Crane on the outer deck of the ship for a live commentary of the landscape by this extraordinary explorer.
12:00 ALL ABOARD! THE LAST ZODIAC LEAVES SHORESIDE. Silver Whisper prepares to sail
3:15 Briefing for tomorrow Shore Activities with Steffan Danino (Expedition Leader) The Show Lounge (6)
9:45 Cabaret Show: “An Evening with the Voices” with the Voices of Silversea Panorama Lounge (8)
Voices of Silversea performed some of their favorite songs in a variety of styles.

Modelling our Antarctic Gear
Into the Zodiac with clear seas
Yes, we have to wear masks
Taking pictures
Thousands of penguins on the ridge
Our greeting party
Walking on snow felt like Antarctica
Penguin highways from sea to ridges – Courtesy Ship Lecturer – Jon Fleming
Penguin Path – Courtesy of Destination Lecturer – Jon Fleming
Glacier cliffs
Massive Glaciers
Wind Sculpted Icebergs
Majestic mountains
Some people actually climb these
Sheer cliffs
Sailing away
Life buoy
Propeller wash
The fog rolling in
The fog made it here
Sandy’s masterpiece photo
Today had the best weather for our excursion to Danco Island. The Zodiac trip was a piece of cake because we knew what to expect and the sea conditions were flat with no floating ice. When we reached shore there were dozens of penguins and seals as a greeting party. Instead of a bleak and barren shore, there was plenty of snow to make us feel like this really is Antarctica. The seals lived up in the tundra and grassy area at the bottom of the sheer cliffs. The penguins lived on top of the cliffs in order to have a safer place for their nests and new chicks. They would make the long trek from the sea to the cliffs via six-lane paths worn and recessed into the snow. We learned these penguins have extremely strong legs to make the journey to the sea for feeding to the cliffs to feed their new baby chicks. When we looked to the top of the cliffs there were thousands of penguins at the edge. This was the picturesque Antarctica of TV documentaries.

TALE OF TALES
COMMENTARY OF THE LANDSCAPE WITH NICHOLAS CRANE AT 12:00NOON
Join Nicholas Crane was on the outer deck of the ship for a live commentary of the landscape by this extraordinary explorer.

Nothing can equal the experience of sailing through the glorious Antarctic scenery, accompanied by the erudite insights of this award-winning geographer, explorer, writer, and broadcaster.

A sampling of today’s meals.

Canapes at 6 in our Suite
Wines of the nights
John’s chocolate dessert
Sandy’s dessert
Sandy’s sushi lunch

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