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A very cloud day expected and in evidence this morning as we slowly make our way to CTD station A1. We have the next three days to complete five CTDs which will mean about two a day, a good break from the last week of hectic resupply activities and 10-12 hour days. Once again my pessimism was unfounded yesterday as the weather improved during the morning to allow some flying to be done. The first helicopter arrived at the ship at 0946 and the last left at 1519 as bad light caused play to be abandoned. The 11 flights that were conducted allowed us to take another four tonnes of RTJ as well as get rid of the three sling loads of collapsible cage pallets, which were the very last pieces of inwards cargo. The umpire declared 1438 as the official completion time for the discharge of JARE cargo. On the zoological front, a Leopard Seal was spotted last night for the first time on this voyage, so things on the predator side are starting to look up. The sighting was made by Margaret one of our AAD Cargo Officers, and was deliberately organised by the mammalian locals to coincide with her Birthday. Happy Birthday Margaret from all aboard!!! Margaret also broke with tradition and asked for a pizza instead of a birthday cake. In response Peter and the lads in the Galley produced a sensational Margareta pizza, Wendy also produced a birthday Syowa Station pizza box as a memento, complete with Japanese text. All aboard and ashore continue to do well and are ecstatic with the end of inward JARE cargo as well as looking forward to the slow pace of the next couple of days. Regards, Rob, Aaron and Mick
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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.