First day and first landing.
We were warned little or no internet. So I am writing and will post when and if we get internet.

We were in group one. We landed at an old whaling station that was on a sandy beach. The highlight was that a group of male Walrus had hauled out on the beach. About five Walrus were still in the water. The ones in the water were great. They were very close to the shore and at one point four of them came within about 40 feet of us. Amazing sighting.
Later that day we had binocular bear.

Second day
Polar bear on the second day was great. At 6.15 am we heard the announcement that there was a polar bear in the water swimming towards the ship. Jumped out of bed threw on clothes and went upstairs. This was a great sighting. The bear would swim and then climb on an ice flow. This was repeated two times. Very visible with the naked eye I would guess about 100 yards. He looked big. Ken got some great shots. The sea has been so calm. No wind. Today it was totally calm at times as we sailed through the ice flows. Really beautiful.

Tonight the group had dinner outside at hot rocks. A perfect night, no wind and now they have a canopy over the eating area. Wasn't cold at all. The food was great I am going back again for sure.


Just got internet more to follow.