Moving through the gears
21st March, 2008It has started to happen all around us now as the 2041 team move through the gears. We are moving through every image of the Antarctic you can imagine, each dramatically different, but as spectacular as the last. Today the clouds parted again and we had lessons on the lawn. We perched on the side of a snow covered hill, at Charlotte’s bay, in front of a flip chart with our Antipodean teacher bringing leadership to life. It was too difficult not to look out of the window, as the stunning bay of ice and bergs sat, motionless. “Crack - rumble - Boom” a monster ice berg collapsed into the sea. “Pay attention!” A quick walk, a back-side slide down the hill, and we are away back to ship on the power boat. (Zodiac)
I am not going to start hugging trees yet (There are none here anyway) but there is a real message to spread here about taking responsibility, to make a difference to our environment - no matter how small. I was thinking about a wind turbine to start, what do you think Nic?
Camping next to a glacier tomorrow, that should be fun. I have already worn all the gear I have taken, and will need it all again for this. 5 or 6 layers at a time. 2 hats. 3 pairs of trousers. Faces all aglow.
Happy Birthday Owen, love to Nic, and the kids. Hello to all!
Hi D You’ll be pleased to know what we are feeling the cold too ! An inch of snow in Leeds today, but not an ice berg or penguin in sight. Sounds like a fantastic experience. Enjoy the rest of the trip and the time with your family in the sunnier surroundings of Egypt.
Take care. And
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