After a delicious breakfast, the day activities on board MS
Fram started. We attended to the mandatory IAATO briefings. The International
Association of Antarctica Operators (IAATO) and the Antarctic Treaty have
specific regulations for landings in Antarctic area.
Vacuuming service for our backpacks, pants and gloves was
offered. It is extremely important to prevent the introduction of any alien
species to Antarctica.
Finally, we made our first landing at Half Moon Island, a
small but beautiful place within the South Shetland Islands. A big rookery of
Chinstrap Penguins and lots of Fur Seals were waiting for us in the beach of
our landing.
The combination of wildlife and huge glaciers makes of Half Moon
an amazing spot in the South Shetlands.
