As we departed South Georgia, a layer of fog rolled across the ship and gave us a nice farewell to the island. The fog stayed with us for the day and gave us a chance to enjoy the ship itself and presentations from the natural history staff. We learned about the history of whaling in these waters and a bit about geology in the morning. A burger lunch fueled us up for tours of the galley and the engine room in the afternoon, which was followed by a presentation from our National Geographic Expert.
3/10/2025
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National Geographic Resolution
At Sea - Falklands Trough and Patagonia Shelf
The day dawned aboard National Geographic Resolution as we sailed out of the Scotia Sea. After yet another delicious breakfast, our natural history staff kicked off a series of presentations. Naturalist Joe Holiday started it off with a program on “Geology of the Falkland Islands” followed by an interesting program by our visiting scientist, Ariana Mancusco, about the research she’s conducting throughout this expedition. By late morning, we crossed the Falkland Trough, the captain and navigation officer were steely-eyed on the bridge, plotting our path through the clashing currents, winds, and waves. At noon, a surreal calm descended as we entered the eye of the low-pressure system. The sea state calmed and lunch was served in the dining room. Afternoon, the hotel team turned the lounge into a haven, hosting a lovely teatime—scones, clotted cream, and Earl Grey flowing as the ship continued westerly. Meanwhile, the natural history staff continued, with veteran Naturalist Dennis Cornejo explaining the unique plant life of the Falkland Islands. Approaching dusk, thick fog filled the sky and the Falklands loomed a mere 20 miles off, a promise for our days ahead.
