When the Night Comes
“We crossed the 60 degree south mark overnight and today we have our first negative air temperatures, letting us all know we are definitely in Antarctic waters.
We work hard.
Roast beef, roast pork, three whole poached salmon. Red cabbage, and onions and golden potatoes. Beetroot salad, cucumber salad, cakes and pastries—the special rice pudding with berries and almonds. Brandy hot chocolate topped off with cream.
The lights go out. A flaming magnum of akvavit to end the feast.
The captain stand...s, he welcomes everyone. He welcomes us all. He starts his speech.
“The King of the Southern Ocean has cast an eye upon us, and has declared that we are of sound but watery character. So we may pass!”
Expeditioners start to clap, but he continues.
“Today we cross the Antarctic line and become true and trusted friends of this good and special place, the south. May we take good care of it for now and always. I raise a glass to King Neptune—Australis Rex—and to our good ship, Nella Dan.”MoreLess
We work hard.
Roast beef, roast pork, three whole poached salmon. Red cabbage, and onions and golden potatoes. Beetroot salad, cucumber salad, cakes and pastries—the special rice pudding with berries and almonds. Brandy hot chocolate topped off with cream.
The lights go out. A flaming magnum of akvavit to end the feast.
The captain stand...s, he welcomes everyone. He welcomes us all. He starts his speech.
“The King of the Southern Ocean has cast an eye upon us, and has declared that we are of sound but watery character. So we may pass!”
Expeditioners start to clap, but he continues.
“Today we cross the Antarctic line and become true and trusted friends of this good and special place, the south. May we take good care of it for now and always. I raise a glass to King Neptune—Australis Rex—and to our good ship, Nella Dan.”MoreLess
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