Our first
day aboard MV FRAM on our way to Leith in Scotland was a sea day. But it was
not a normal day for this region. The North Sea can be so unbelievable
rough but we had nice and calm water under a blue and sunny sky. What a first
day for our trip to the high Arctic! We can be sure, that the temperature will
change soon; but hopefully the sun will stay with us for a long time!
For those
of you, reading the blog anywhere in the world, please do not believe that a
sea day like today is a relaxing day. No, no and another time no. Our lecturers
used the opportunity to have us all aboard for teaching us in different
lessons. So we became nearly perfect Biologists for fish, marine mammals and
seabirds. In the evening we had a briefing for tomorrow and so we feel very
well prepared for our landing in Leith/Edinburgh.
But to say
the truth – we had of course free time too. It was wonderful to rest in the
sun, to read a book, have a drink in the bar or talk to other guest. There was
also time for little nap after lunch. Let´s say it in a short way: we had a
perfect day!
