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For a moment time stood still this morning as we sat silently in the zodiac experiencing the Antarctic. Minke and Humpback whales filled Willohelmena Bay and we watched in awe as we were overwhelmed by their sheer size.  We gazed at the whales from just a few meters away from our zodiacs, which felt tiny in comparison. The sounds of the Antarctic inspired us: ice crackling, whales moaning, skuas chirping, seals barking as they lay on ice flows.

At the same time, the group was struck by the fragility of this awesome landscape. The largest member of the animal kingdom’s fate depends entirely on the delicate balance between krill and algae. One or two degrees of temperature increase could spell disaster. If the krill disappear, the entire ecosystem collapses.

In the evening we experienced a highlight of the trip: camping in the Antarctic. The temperature was -7C. The wind was still and the moon pierced through the cloudy sky. The team set up camp – some better than other - and packed into sleeping bags as darkness fell on the campsite. Many slept outside of their tents gazing at the stars decorating the southern sky and listening to the rumblings of the mountains as snow crevasses expanded and contracted in loud thunderclaps that echoed through the night.

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