The FRAM is headed south to Antarctica. The winds and seas
are substantial and are coming from the southwest. As a result the FRAM is
pitching and rolling a bit. Nevertheless most of the passengers were up for
breakfast this morning and afterward they picked up their Hurtigruten wind and
waterproof jackets.
Before lunch there were briefings about optional excursions,
kayaking, camping and hiking, that will be available, weather permitting, in
the course of our 19 day travels to Buenos Aires.
After lunch we were fitted for the high-insulated boots we
will need to wear when we do landings in the FRAM’s Polarcirkle boats. Sizes
are always a bit confusing as there are European, UK, American and Chinese
sizes juggle to get each person the most correct fit.
The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators
(IAATO) briefing is mandatory before we are allowed to go ashore in Antarctica.
This briefing was scheduled for today but as many people are ‘under the
weather’ the briefing has been re-scheduled for tomorrow. Many of us will
improve if the seas calm a bit during the night.
