Port Lockroy is one of the very few outposts we visited, or even saw for that matter, during our 7 day journey along the Antarctic Peninsula. Having but 3 inhabitants for roughly 6 months of the year, it is an interesting lifestyle for those who choose to work there. Granted, they get regular visits from passing expedition ships, the rest of the time it's just them and the penguins. Not a bad sight to wake up to every morning though, is it?

When travelling by ship to Antarctica from the southern tip of South America, you will undoubtedly make a few stops in the South Shetland islands along your journey. This is where you'll find slightly warmer climates, and with that, an abundance of penguins and seals, and sea birds. This shot was taken on Aitcho Island, one of the many rugged islands which make up the landscape of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetlands. The landscapes are unparalleled to anything I've seen before. You can feel it in your soul that you're somewhere very special, which is unique and unlike anywhere else on earth. 

Depending on the weather, or of course the phase of the moon relative to the time of your visit, getting a glimpse of a Full Moon in Antarctica may be a rare occasion. We were fortunate to have an incredibly clear night, the night of our full moon. We watched in awe as the reflection glistened in the Antarctic sea below us, and gently lit up the distant mountainous landscape as we passed by. A moment never to be forgotten.

While cruising to Antarctica, you will often go on about 2 landings a day. This is a group of intrepid explorers leaving the ship to explore the magic that awaits!