December 14, 2024
Ganalsky spikes, massive Benard cells, and a dip in Lake Tolmachova.
Onward – southward, from Bakening in the direction of Lake Tolmachova – where we were to stay overnight next…
The scenery – once again – magical:
The columnal structures you often get where there’s much volcanism are plentiful here ->
There’s long line of the columnals – aka Benard cells – caused by the cooling of a fat layer of viscous liquid (here – lava) ->
After 10 minutes choppering from Bakening – magically brutal cliff constructions ->
Apparently the peaks around here are a hit with rock climbers…
Awesome views of the Ganalsky spikes ->
A few more views, then onward we chopper…
Over there on the horizon – Opala volcano:
Assorted volcanistic views in all directions ->
We landed. Minutes later the drone took over snapping duties ->
The camping site where we stayed the night ->
Hardly a tropical resort, but eminently dippable! ->
Cozy ->
That’s all for today folks, but I’ll be back with more Kamchatka tales soon…
The rest of the photos from our Kamchatka-2024 trip are here.
