Yesterday was whales, whales and more whales. Humpbacks and grey whales. The local Russian rangers put up a tent and offered food, including walrus meat. This was my stay onboard day but I thought about going ashore. However, the walrus meat was just not quite appealing enough.

Woke up this morning to a stunningly beautiful day. Sun shining in calm water. We did a zodiac cruise around the bird cliffs and saw two waterfalls. On the way back to the ship we saw a sea lion and it is unusual for them to be this far north.

A hearts game was in process when “Orcas ahead” was announced. We all raced out and we caught glimpses of them. The second zodiac cruise was in process and some of those zodiacs got fabulous views of the orcas quite close. Very exciting for them.

Now we are off to Uelen village. A town of 700 people. Located at the base of a hill with snow on the hillside and a beach in front of the town. Barely a ripple in the water. What a day!!!

Internet is on and off not sure if Ken can get pictures posted but he will try.