Had a lot of fun last night at hot rocks. Our group was joined by Luke, Robin and Corey of the expedition team. I had a great meal, filet, four shrimps and a lamb chop. Finally figured out how to cook properly on a hot rock. We will send pictures to Julie to post.

I opened the drapes this morning to see the weather and two whales were close to the ship. They obliged by diving and we saw two nice flukes right from our cabin. Beautiful day again, calm seas, blue sky and sunshine. Today we are visiting Vankarem. A village of 700 people and we are the first cruise ship to visit this village. I love these remote places so looking forward to this landing.

This morning they announced a polar bear in the water swimming close to the ship and very visible. All you could see was the head but no idea where he was going. No land or ice flow in sight. They can swim long distances.