Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Disembarkation

Wednesday, November 17th 2010                                                                           54º48’S 68º18’W


It has been a journey of amazing contrasts and experiences: Antarctic rain, fog,
snow and bright sunshine; seabirds gliding around the ship, ice, glaciers, and snow
covered mountains, memorable days watching the penguins, encounters with a Leopard
seal, and opportunities to observe Weddell, Elephant, Fur and Crabeater seals.


We have come 1,823 nautical miles, from Ushuaia south to 65* S at Petermann
island all in the fine company of the staff, officers, crew and other passengers on board
the Expedition. As we bid farewell and a safe trip home to you, the staff take their
collectives hats off for the superb sea-personship of our officers and crew and the lovely
hospitality of the hotel staff and, above all, for you the passengers being the excellent
traveling companions that you are.
It seems but a moment and at the same time a lifetime ago that we boarded the ship
in Ushuaia and now we are back at our starting point. We wish you all a safe and
enjoyable trip home, and we look forward to seeing you soon on another voyage.


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