It's Time to Go

It is customary that those who travel with us to write in our log book for one or more of the days aboard. We thought Mum’s (Wendy’s) last entry (a poem) summarized the last few weeks aboard admirably. Also, thanks to Barbara we can now share some underwater scenes.

It’s Time to Go

Our time is done and we’ve had fun

We’ve had blue skies and lots of sun
Narama sailed like a dream
The wind sometimes just off her beam
As she lifted her bows into the sea
We relished the feeling of being so free
We’ve snorkeled and swum and hiked some too

And even kayaked into the blue

Amazing sites that we have seen

From gulls to vultures and pelicans that preen

Then in the water many fishes abound

In every colour they pass without sound

Sea lions and dolphins came to see us

But seeing the blue whales caused excitement plus

Each of our hikes produced wildlife to share

There were donkeys and goats and a big black hare

Lizards, rabbits and squirrels were terribly shy

And a coyote crept so silently by

We saw many cacti in every spare patch

The variety was such that we couldn’t match

Waiting to nab anything in their way

It’s all survival for them I dare say

Now we must both bid our fondest farewell

Thank you! Our time here has really been swell

You’ve fed us so well and looked after us

And even caught a great big fish without fuss

I wonder just where we will all meet up next

You’ll just have to wait to read the next text.

Message from Antarctica

Click the link below for a short film from Heidi in Antarctica.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrRnxqP5ZVU

Update from Antarctica

I have been away from Narama for only three weeks and already it’s hard for me to recollect the heat of the sun and the desert landscape. I’ve just completed my first of three voyages which took me to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and then to the Antarctic Peninsula itself. Crossing Drake Passage over the last few days was interesting, with force 10 winds (about 50 knots) and average seas over 10m. But it was worth it, especially to see South Georgia again where the weather was kind allowing visits to massive King Penguin colonies and Wandering Albatross nesting sites. Another special treat during this voyage was running into a dear friend from Alert Bay in Stanley (Falklands). Have a look at Hayley’s blog (link on the side “Oceanmaid Ventures”) she is currently attempting to kayak around South Georgia alone. I just hope that she gets the weather she needs!

There are two trips left for me this season, although they are much shorter and only visit the Peninsula. Here’s hoping that the last four crossings of Drake Passage will be gentle.

I think that penguins are the secret to world peace as no one can resist smiling at their antics.

Photos:  Heidi in St Andrews Bay, MS Expedition in Antarctic Sound, Antctic Fur Seals, Chinstrap Penguins