Cool! Another star reporter in Antarctica to keep us all enthralled.

As interesting as the chicks are, I would go simply for the sake of going. The terrain, the interaction of the animals (fur seals/penguins/leopard seals/elephant seals/albatross/petrels) is interesting at any time. I really learned the differences in the various penguin species and, as a result, find them much more interesting. Chinstraps were my favorite; but I'll take any of 'em.

Bring hair conditioner. We didn't have it on the Explorer II. Andrea shared, and I learned to love Keristan.

Enjoy the holidays! How many days til Le Boreal? :D

Cheers, Anne