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Last night's calmer seas were welcomed by all allowing all to have a good night's rest. At least one returning Station Leader slept for a full 10 hours straight, almost a pre teenage record. Today the calmer waters have continued as we continue on our passage north. The sound of packing can be heard emanating from cabins and offices as bags and boxes are filled with personal and work items. Voyage Management and the Station Leaders continue with daily meetings with the team from Kingston who are finalising the travel arrangements of expeditioners.
On the bridge the Seabird Team continue with their observations. A little over a week ago observations included snow petrels, cape petrels and southern fulmars. The bird life outside has now changed with grey backed storm petrels now flying around, however the ship is still joined by the odd Wandering Albatross as it steams its way north. At 1400 the sounds of guitars, banjos and violins could be heard from the mess. Our musically talented expeditioners had once again banded together to provide afternoon entertainment which is enjoyed by all that pass by and the ship's galley crew who can't escape.
As has been mentioned in previous sitreps the evening presentations have been well attended. Talks have been given by ship's crew and expeditioners on a range of topics from the Antarctic to the far north of Russia, the forests of the Amazon, to the red centre and far north of Australia. We have been certainly privileged to hear from and travel with such a diverse group of people. Tonight we are looking forward to a presentation by the Ship's Doctor on her involvement in a Trans EuroAsia four wheel drive trip.
Regards: Andy, Jenn and Lauren
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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.