Today we cruised around Palmer Station. About a dozen scientists came aboard and described what they do there. Also is a 4th grade science teacher who was picked to to and study and sent video feeds back to the school. It was quite an interesting talk. They thanked us said it was like going to the "Big City". Also thanked us for the fresh fruit and vegetables we gave them along with some fresh meats. Apparently everything they have is frozen. It was just spectacular to see this and tomorrow promises to be even better.
We got through the Drake Passage with no problem just like a lake but we hear the weather has really kicked up there and we are glad we are ahead of it.
Tomorrow we will be cruising Antarctica Island so hopefully we will be able to see some Penquins and Seals and whales. Check out the website and just so you know it was 37 degrees here today. I bet that was warmer than Minnesota~
having a blast this is definetely a trip of a lifetime and I am so thankful we are able to be here. This am they had a coffee, tea and hot chocolate bar set up just inside so you could come in from the cold and get something warm. Lots of people went o the Palm Court after the lecture and they set up soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts so you didn't have to leave to go to the buffet or dining room. We actually sat up there all afternoon before you knew it it was tea time. More food~ Now it is time for dinner.
We had an early dinner last night we went to the Italian Restaurant Prego and had wonderful Veal Parmgaina. After dinner we went to the show and it was the mind reader who was on in November. Bill did not want to sit in the front again because in November he called him on stage so we sat half way back they came around and gave out cards and gave one to Bill. He filled in the questions he asked and then he got to ask a question. Now Marc (mind reader) takes british pounds and puts them in his eyes then he puts duct tape all over so he can't see then a women from the audience puts a mask on him. Now the other women puts the cards into a basket and they have been folded. He picked and did a couple then he picked Bill's it was amazing. He knew the question Bill asked although he said he couldn't answer it (Who will be the Republican nominee for President) then he recited our phone number leaving off the last two digits for security reasons. It was outrageous. This am when the bellhop brought me the scooter he asked Mr. Gilbert was that really you phone number and we had to say yes. Don't know how he does it but he is really good and we really enjoyed his performance once again. We saw him today and I told him what Bill said next time he was staying in the lobby he laughed and said I willl probably sitll pick you. He also asked the audience to concentrate we was thinking of a 2 digit number under 40 and both are odd numbers and diffeeent so 11 wasnt it. He said picture a blank movie screen between me and you and now think about the number. For some reason 37 popped into my head. He said the number and it was 37 about 1/10 of the audience maybe less got it, He is good!
Have tried to upload a picture of the rafts witht he scientists from Palmer Station tried twice and it won't work so if you want to see it check out FB
Thats all for now will try to check in tomorow if we have internet
Tonight there is a comedian we have seen on other cruises he was on the night I had the accident Bill went to the show but I of course didn't so I am looking forward to that.
good night all
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