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March 2003: Palmer Station, Antarctica Part 4: Return Journey Check box, if you don't want to see comments when enjoying full-size pictures.

From Deception Island, we headed back to Punta Arenas, conquering the Drake Passage a second time. Neptune had mercy with us also this time. In fact, the sea on the last day was incredibly smooth, there was no wind, and the Sun was shining warm. That's a very rare coincidence at this part of the world. We were escorted by many black and white "Commerson's" dolphins. They are the most beautiful sea creatures I've ever seen.

Our big boat Last sunset at sea Commerson's dolphins Surfing the wake Shades of pink Final look back

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