Antarctica, A Gentoo Nation

 

Being in Antarctica at the beginning of December, we are starting to experience the warming effects of spring. It is in the 40's as we make our landing at Nelson Bay where Gentoo penguins are starting their migration here.

 

 

At the top of a hill where the snow has started to melt, a small colony is forming.

The snow here now has an orange brown color to it and is smelly.

 

 

 

 

There is a bit of penguin conversation going on as I watch from afar.

Interpreting, I hear  … “Hey, who’s going to clean up this mess”.

 

 

 

 

 

Most of the penguins in this area are covered in filth and it is easy to spot the ones that have just arrived or returned from a nearby swim.

 

 

 

The Gentoo Nation is taking shape but I am afraid it will take a strong stomach to stand the stench when the Nation is at full strength.

 

 

Hail To The Gentoos

 

 

 

 

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