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The weather has picked up overnight (up to 60 kt winds) with the ship pitching heavily, resulting in rapid movement of anything not tied down, and setting up a challenge for anyone attempting to have the soup for lunch! Our trusty Met crew have instilled hope that conditions may ease later today. The glimpses of blue sky this morning were expanding as the day progressed, but have disappeared again. Several expeditioners have been up the bridge trying to capture some photos of the wind and wave action. Field training has been in full swing yesterday and today with classes in Navigation, Knots, Comms, and Patient Care. Clocks went back another hour last night so we are now 3 hours behind AEST. Some expeditioners have been pondering whether this makes them 3 hours older than those back in Australia, given we have had an extra hours sleep every second night since we sailed. The theatrette was a full house for Luke Einoder’s talk on sea-birds last night and it was a great informative and entertaining talk. We are awaiting the tally of the Melbourne Cup takings and how much money has been raised for Camp Quality. Further events are planned and it is sure that more money will be raised throughout the duration of Voyage 1. The Social Committee continues with their sterling effort to keep all entertained and enthralled on board. As we write this report, there has just been a flurry of expeditioners to the bridge as the first ice-berg has been sighted! Regards, Karin, Sharon & Adam
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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.