Crossing the Antarctic Convergence

Coordinates:
Lat: 5342.11826207 S
Lon: 03917.72023778 W
Eastern Standard Time +3 hours

Saturday, February 11th we crossed over the Antarctic Convergence, which is
essentially the perimeter boundary area that surrounds the Antarctic
Continent. The air temperature is noticeably colder, and the water temperature is
colder as well. The mixing of the warmer and colder water temperatures
creates upwelling, with increased amount of supplies of nutrients in the
sea, which also creates an abundance of sea life in this zone. Visually,
this creates a fog or mist that shrouds the Ocean. As we continue on to
South Georgia, which is in the Antarctic Convergence, the sea is shrouded in
a fog; kinda spooky, kinda mysterious. Visibility pockets open, then close,
and animals occasionally appear on the ocean, like a King Penguin or an
Elephant Seal. We're entering Humpback Whale territory. The Ocean seems to
be teeming with life, you just have to find it in the Convergence fog.
Sunday is a big day - our landing at South Georgia, though the sea swells
are predicted to be HUGE, with enormous wave action and 40+ mph wind gusts.
With the sea totally unpredictable, the crew is hopeful for a successful
launching of the Zodiacs. I plan to be on the first one! We were prepped
about what we are about to see on land regarding animals and topography, but I'm
going to hold off on saying anything until the next posting. Keeping you in
suspense!! Ciao for now.