Wow, how time flies! It seems like just yesterday we were getting everything packed to ship to Tasmania, and now we’re nearing the end of the voyage! I am very honored to have been able to share this experience with you. While words cannot describe the beauty and wonder of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, I hope I did my best. My entire team and Stay the Antarctic dog would like to say a big “Thank You” for following along with our voyage.
We have conquered the rough seas, we have collected tons of data, and we have learned just how fun life on an Antarctic voyage can be! We have completed nearly 50 days on board the RSV Nuyina, and we have roughly two weeks left before we return to Hobart, but our Reach the World journey is wrapping up. We have seen humpback and minke whales, emperor and adelie penguins, petrels, and seals! We have conquered blizzard conditions for days and enjoyed the days when the bright sun comes out and illuminates the icebergs. Many nights, the Aurora Australis (southern lights) has greeted us with swirls of green and red in the clear night skies. We have made many friends and learned that the paths to science are variable, but the one common denominator is curiosity!
