Nov 25

Nov 25 Day 07 - Pourquoi pas Island and Jenny Island

When we wake up this morning after a night of very rough seas, we find our balcony covered in snow. The rough seas created some pretty serious rolling from side to side, which, when combined with Dramamine, actually rocked us to sleep!

Our stateroom attendant, Bonny, cleaned off the snow when he made up our suite this morning.

We were informed that our scheduled landing and Zodiac rides have been delayed this morning while Marieke and the Captain try to find another suitable location. That means we have time to go to The Restaurant for breakfast. Silversea has the largest selection of breakfast items of any cruise line that I can recall. And, they still offer a tray of pastries, a cruise tradition that is disappearing on most cruise lines.

A Selection Of Pastries Offered At Breakfast

As you can see below, the menu is vast. Anything you could ever want for breakfast is on the menu. And, if it is not on the menu, I am sure they will try to get it for you.

Rickee ordered a banana pancake with extra syrup and one egg Benedict. I had an order of Eggs Benedict, and all three eggs were poached perfectly.

We were informed that Marieke and the Captain had pulled a new island landing out of their hat and today we made an unscheduled Zodiac landing on Pourquoi Pas Island, which is French for “Why Not?”

Marieke is on the rock beach to assist guests with the wet landing.

Marieke assists Guests Disembarking Zodiac on Pourquoi pas Island

The hike here is fairly moderate compared to some of the other islands. It is fairly flat and easy to traverse.

Rickee Hiking on Pourquoi pas Island With Silver Endeavour In The Background

Adelie penguins come out from their colony to greet the giant red penguins (humans wearing red parkas).

A group of Adelie penguins rushes to the beach to greet the big red penguins

Antarctica is the photographer’s dream location. There are so many great spots for photography and videography and the cloud cover today gives some excellent lighting.

After spending the day walking amongst the penguins in 34 degree (F) weather, we return to the sanctuary of Silver Endeavour. The contrast could not be more stark. During the day, we are in one of the harshest, most unforgiving environments in the world, and then in the evening we are immersed in luxury, comfort and fine dining.

Rickee Peruses The Menu At The Restaurant

Tonight, we have been invited to have dinner with one of Silversea’s Executive Vice Presidents along with some other guests. It truly is a rare opportunity to learn about the company from one of the leaders in expedition cruising.