The penguins were definitely a huge highlight of the trip. We spent most of our time with the penguins laying down or sitting on the ground hoping that they would come over to us. While many did we had one little guy that LOVED us. Maybe because at this point our jackets (and even a little bit of Stacey’s hair) were so covered in penguin poop that he thought we were just part of his colony. He nibbled our jackets, boots, fingers, and Rachel’s dreads before he settled onto Stacey’s lap for a little rest. Watching them waddle around and slip on the ice made us laugh every time. Such funny little creatures!
One of the biggest things that made this trip so memorable were our fellow passengers on the boat. Everyone brought their own unique personalities and fun to the boat. It was a blast! We loved that we not only got to learn about the history of St. Patricks day but that we got to be a part of the skit that the Irish put on to teach everyone about it! Dancing the nights away after the race will not soon be forgotten and the game Blockus will forever bring us back to the quiet nights before the race. We cannot wait to cross paths with our new friends in the future. Mount Everest 2017… Dublin 2016… watch out because you never know what races these penguins might show up at!