Team members say

It must be all this fresh air. The opportunity to go camping on a Glacier, sounds like a good challenge. Then there was an opportunity for a few of us to camp without a tent, just under the stars - so I went for it. (I sneaked a spare tent in, just in case!) So we packed all the bags, mats, tents, shovels etc and took the zodiacs over to Dorian Bay glacier. (Nice Welsh name) It started blowing and snowing, so al fresco was beginning to look like a poor choice. Pitching the tents was not easy, but the team dug in - literally and rose to the challenge. Oleg and Roy have clearly built Igloos or helped in the Great Wall of China before, as their wind break needed planning permission. It rained a bit, snowed a bit but we all slept warm as toast. When we awoke the moon lit up the snow peaked tops of surrounding peaks all around the bay. A shimmering silence broken only by the arrival of the 7 AM extraction force who arrived by boat to de-camp. No cold campers, as another glorious morning unfolded.

Whilst break-fasting a Hump back whale full breached like a salmon along the Starboard side. Check out the pictures when they’re up. On to Paradise Bay. More dramatic Lessons on the lawn, as we moved on with Leadership right on the edge. The teams presenting their potential sustainability quick wins, and hurdles that are in the way. All this, with a 360 degree Vista of snow and ice peaks, bathed in cold sunshine. Well, what else would you expect next at Paradise Bay? BBQ on board. Sides of beef were brought out, salted and fired. A few passed at the Blood sausages but they were a treat. What ever next? Stay tuned. Love to all. D

It 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!

Grand slam - can’t believe I missed it! This is the longest time on a boat ever for me. The safety on board and through the trip is top notch. Briefing after briefing, to make sure we are all going to be safe. Temperature has dropped today as we have passed into Antarctic waters 1 - 2 C. We’ve passed the mother of all Ice bergs just floating along. Whales blowing, and Albatrosses gliding by. There is nothing else but water, and 3 course meals. Drake Passage has been nicely non dramatic. There have been a lot of sick travellers. We land tomorrow which I am looking forward to. Bring on the ice, penguins, wind, but land that doesn’t move under your feet. Take care - Nic, Rhian and Angharad. XXX D

David’s initial thoughts on climate change…

We recycle religiously. Try to use less resources - energy. In work, I have sponsored recycling programmes, and worked on sustainable product sourcing - because ultimately, it’s the most cost effective way of doing business.