Debbie’s ‘One Word Sunday-Gaggle’ reminded me of our Antarctic trip for our 50th Anniversary four years ago. The sheer number of penguins to be seen as our ship neared the shore was quite mind-boggling and I think certainly qualifies as a ‘Gaggle’.
A little closer and we got a better perspective.
Actually the collective noun for a group of penguins is really ‘a waddle’ for obvious reasons.
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Oh how wonderful it will be to travel to far away places again,
Oh how I’d love to see them! What a treat!
I always feel sorry for them. Miles from anywhere and freezing cold. What a life! I don’t want to come back as a penguin 🙂 🙂 Have a good week, darlin!
I know what you mean, Jo. There’s absolutely no shopping there either. 😀
That’s a positive 🙂 🙂
If you say so, Jo. 😀
Penguins are so very funny, the way they walk! Such lovely images of them in their natural habitat. Happy 2021 to you (even if I’m a bit late!) x
Thanks so much, Emma. 🙂
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Really cool photos for gaggle
Thanks, Yvette. Cool in both senses of the word. 🤫😅
Exactly
Oh my heart those photos fill my wanderlust yearning heart. I loved following along on that adventure Sylvia.
Thanks, Sue. We had the best time ever. 😀
Whistle while you waddle!
Is this a new song, Nancy? 😅
Yup. I’m also working on “Gaggles make me giggle.”
Have a good week!
Gaggle, waddle, what’s in a name? Great photos.
Thanks, Ally. 🙂
Penguins on land definitely waddle but in the water, they’re fluid and beautiful. One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen was a video of penguins swimming to the rocks, popping out of the water, and then waddling away. The contrast was hilarious.
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Yes, you’re right, Janet. In water they’re Olympic swimmers. 🙂
What a wonderful experience seeing penguins in their natural environment. My son was obsessed with penguins when he was a little boy. On his sixth birthday, we took him to a little zoo where they looked after the penguins very well (as far as zoo go) and, as the birthday boy, he got to help the keeper at feeding time. He was in his seventh heaven, but I know that almost 30 years on, he still loves penguins and I’m sure would love to visit them in Antarctica now he’s a big, strapping bearded man!
I’m sure your grown up son would absolutely enjoy doing an Antarctic trip. The Seabourn cruise we did was wonderful and very educational too as they had an expert team on board who taught us so much about the Antarctic, its ecology and the creatures we encountered on our expedition.
It sounds amazing and fascinating. A dream holiday, indeed 🙂
That’s a whole lot of penguins! I didn’t know they were called a ‘waddle’ – but I do now. 🙂
Hehe……you learn something new every day, Elaine. 🙂
What a wonderful waddle that was! It must have been absolute fun!
Thanks, Eddie. Yes it was, all 28 days of it. 🙂
Gaggling and gorgeous! Oh, I’d love to see them up close! What an experience! ❤🤗❤
Thanks so much, Marina. It was a truly wonderful privilege and an unforgettable experience. 🙂 xxx
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what fun to see this gaggle of penguins, Sylvia! 🙂 🙂
Thanks so much, Lola. We had such a great trip. 🙂
Those area lot of penguins, and entire city! 🙂
Exactly right, Lavinia. As far as the eye could see. 🙂
Oh, I just love all those penquins!! 🐧 😍
Thanks, Donna. They were just epic. 🙂
I love penguins! Thanks for sharing your great photos. As to travelling, I think it unfortunately might be a while before it’s back on its feet.
Thanks, Lynette. I fear you’re right, so I may have to just share old travel photos. 🙂
Goodness, four years ago already. Penguins are such interesting birds to watch.
Yes, doesn’t time fly, although last year seemed to drag a little. I love watching penguins.
I am so glad that you are going back into your travel photos, Sylvia. They are spectacular. I am learning how to envision myself in photos. And today, I am enjoying the waddle dance that will keep me entertained all day long!
Thanks so much, dear Rebecca. You’re much too elegant to be a waddle dancer. 💃
Lovely waddle!
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A waddle of penguins… I love that! I always think penguins look like worried little people..😁
Thanks, Gerri. Yes, they do. They are so comical to watch.
A waddle of penguins…I love it! Can also relate 🙂 What a wonderful memory, so thanks for sharing it with us! Happy New Year!
Thanks so much, Mary Jo. So happy you enjoyed these. 😘
I would like to see those many penguins in real live (not in the zoo) as you have seen them here. I thin they are cute.
It really was a sight to behold, YC. I never realized there were so many penguins all crowded together.
Wonderful pictures – there is something so appealing about penguins!
Thanks, Meg. Yes, they’re so adorable. 🥰
Hah! 😜 I’ve seen pictures of mobs at Trump rallies that might easily be called a waddle! 🤣
Bwahaha……….Gunta, you win the comments prize today. 😀
They have a maypole.
Yes, but it was January. 🙂
That’s why it wasn’t decorated.
Must be great seeing so much pingiun
Oh, it really was such a treat, Marylou. 🙂
A waddle…that makes me giggle 🙂
It’s a funny word, Dawn and very descriptive. 🙂
I can be very juvenile sometimes lol
That’s a good thing, right? 😅
It is any more (lol)
We recently turned into a show on the Nature Channel about penguins. I love to watch them waddle about!
Me too, Jill. They are so funny. 😅
It will, one day again, we can only dream at the moment and imagine. Take care !
Thanks, dear Ute. 😘
Great travel and so amazing photographs… Blessing and Happiness to you both dear Sylvia, Thank you, Love, nia
Thanks so much to you, dear Nia. 🙂 xxx
It is a joy to see this gaggle or waddle of penguins in the Antarctic, Sylvia. It is breathtaking to see such a large congregation of birds like this, and you did a good job of bringing them in closer for us to enjoy. Great way to celebrate 50 years together.
Thanks so much, Jet. It was the trip of a lifetime, along with many others of course. 😀