Each Antarctic spring the curtains part to reveal a gargantuan drama. As the sea ice melts, releasing the continent from winter's frozen grip, millions upon millions of penguins, sea birds and seals pour from the ocean to breed along the continent's foreshores.
Pods of whales move south to feed in the surrounding nutrient rich waters.
And each spring, we too succumb to Antarctica's irresistible call. We are often asked what compels us to return to Antarctica year after year. The answer is simple. Indeed Antarctica touches the soul like no other place on earth. Throughout the short summer, the drama unfolds moment to moment.