As we get closer to our
first destination of our cruise- the Falkland Islands, we are methodically
completing all the necessary tasks to make our landings both enjoyable and
safe.
This morning was Muck Boot
morning and our lecturers became shoe salespersons. First some explanation, Muck
Boots are very comfortable, breathable and warm rubber boots that our
passengers will wear on landings ashore. Of course they come in different sizes
so this morning passengers were fitted with their pair which they will keep for
the entire cruise.
Also, briefings for
tomorrow’s landings were given as well as specific details on our smaller tender
boats called the Polar Circel boats, which we use to get to shore from the Fram,
and are therefore a key part of our expedition.
Of course our lectures
continued and included an on-deck workshop by Marsel and John on photographing
birds in flight.
We discovered another
stowaway bird today- a small finch that was very busy on deck 7 catching moths
which were attracted to the lights and came on board in Buenos Aires. It turned
out to be a female Ringed Warbling-Finch from South America.
The fantastic weather and
calm seas that have been with us since Buenos Aires continued today, and we all
hope that our amazing luck will continue!
