As I have mentioned, we are more than 60 people from almost a dozen countries (and more than 70 crew). Some people might know someone else onboard, but many don’t. And we’re on a ship together for the next few weeks, so it seems like a nice idea to get to know all the people who will never be more than a few hundred feet away from you. One of the expedition sponsors/organizers, the Arctic Antarctic Research Institute in Russia, planned to help us all out by providing some food and refreshments for a “get to know each other” reception. Afterward, we went outside to stand on the ship’s helipad to get some fresh air. (The air is very fresh, as you may imagine.)
Is that red caviar on bread?
Fancy, right Maria? 🙂
When you were younger did you ever think that you would ever go to the artic or ever experience something like like this?
Dear Heaven, I can honestly say that I never thought I would be on a ship in the Arctic! I have always loved to travel and explore the world and learn new things, and I’ve been to a lot of places. But I never thought I would be in the middle of the ocean on the top of the planet! I’m so grateful to be here. 🙂