The entrance into Deception Island was full of marvel and wonder. It really was like a James Bond film scene. Even standing on deck waiting to pass through a narrow passage known as "Neptune's Bellows" you could sense the mist of intrigue in the air.
It was cold and chilly on deck and a wee bit windy. A brave crowd had gathered on deck to view our narrow entrance through the slim channel into Deception Island. It is a superb way to build up your backpacking acumen, your travel awareness and to conquer your lasting fears of backpacking around the world. Certainly Antarctica is a dreamland every traveler needs to see.
The gap at the entrance to Deception Island in Antarctica is incredibly tight. Why? Because this island in Antarctica is shaped like a C. At least from a bird's eye view and it is deceiving hence the island's name. Our captain glided the boat calmly through!
Yes the entrance into Deception Island in Antarctica really is like going into a letter "c" and this made for a slowed down section of the amazing Antarctic adventure, it was another brilliant time to be out on the deck as the captain, from Bulgaria Asparuh Chorbadzhiev directed the boat through the narrow entrance called Neptune's Bellows.
While on board you don't always get the chance to visit the bridge of the vessel so this was a great chance to see the captain at work, doing an excellent job getting the boat through the narrow passage!
There is a photo I took of the captain just as we were entering Neptune's Bellows to head into Deception Island which portrays the sheer magnitude of it. It's a tiny passage to steer a ship through and such an enjoyable journey.
Neptune's Bellows (630S 6034W) is a channel on the southeast side of Deception Island forming the entrance to Port Foster, in the South Shetland Islands. The name, after the Roman sea god Neptune, was appended by American sealers prior to 1822 because of the strong gusts experienced in this narrow channel.
Despite strong winds, the captain steered the boat calmly through Neptune's Bellows and into Deception Island where a magical experience lay ahead. The ongoing Antarctica adventures were a sight to behold and the memories will last forever. This was an amazing journey!
It was cold and chilly on deck and a wee bit windy. A brave crowd had gathered on deck to view our narrow entrance through the slim channel into Deception Island. It is a superb way to build up your backpacking acumen, your travel awareness and to conquer your lasting fears of backpacking around the world. Certainly Antarctica is a dreamland every traveler needs to see.
The gap at the entrance to Deception Island in Antarctica is incredibly tight. Why? Because this island in Antarctica is shaped like a C. At least from a bird's eye view and it is deceiving hence the island's name. Our captain glided the boat calmly through!
Yes the entrance into Deception Island in Antarctica really is like going into a letter "c" and this made for a slowed down section of the amazing Antarctic adventure, it was another brilliant time to be out on the deck as the captain, from Bulgaria Asparuh Chorbadzhiev directed the boat through the narrow entrance called Neptune's Bellows.
While on board you don't always get the chance to visit the bridge of the vessel so this was a great chance to see the captain at work, doing an excellent job getting the boat through the narrow passage!
There is a photo I took of the captain just as we were entering Neptune's Bellows to head into Deception Island which portrays the sheer magnitude of it. It's a tiny passage to steer a ship through and such an enjoyable journey.
Neptune's Bellows (630S 6034W) is a channel on the southeast side of Deception Island forming the entrance to Port Foster, in the South Shetland Islands. The name, after the Roman sea god Neptune, was appended by American sealers prior to 1822 because of the strong gusts experienced in this narrow channel.
Despite strong winds, the captain steered the boat calmly through Neptune's Bellows and into Deception Island where a magical experience lay ahead. The ongoing Antarctica adventures were a sight to behold and the memories will last forever. This was an amazing journey!
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