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Yesterday afternoon saw the last of the cargo loaded aboard the Aurora Australis and the annual resupply of Macquarie Island completed for another year. As the Aurora lifted anchor and begun its journey back to Hobart, expeditioners at Macquarie Island released flares and waved good bye, signifying both our departure and the beginning of their winter season.
With the Aurora Australis now making good progress on its return to Hobart, expeditioners keep amused with social activities and life admin, as well as the less entertaining activities of clothing and gear biosecurity cleaning and cabin preparations. On board, a number of Macquarie Island expeditioners are also sporting hand-made woollen beanies, knitted by the multi-talented outgoing doctor, these cat-ear beanies are part of the worldwide 'pussyhat project'.
Elsewhere, the Voyage Management team enjoy wonderful morning sleep-ins, with only the occasional nightmare for our deputy voyage leader as he wonders if we really did get all the correct cargo back onboard.
Finally a big thanks to the crew, outgoing and incoming Macquarie Island expeditioners, watercraft operators and all patient and generous bunker door team for a smooth and safe resupply.
We are due to arrive back in Hobart at 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
Cheers
Andy, Justin and Aron
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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.