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by naveen srivatsav
by naveen srivatsav
This was the Drake Passage (during some calm) as we sailed back. A far far cry from the placid Drake Lake we experienced on the way, but also not the worst the Drake has been known to be.
A lot of people stayed confined in their cabins, seasickness doesn't seem a pleasant experience... I personally didn’t suffer too much but it wasn’t comfortable either.
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The route we took. Looking this up on Google Maps, it feels like we barely brushed the tip of the little finger of the Antarctic landmass, but even this distance was almost 660km as the crow flies.
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After 2 days of hard sailing, at last we were back in sight of the Argentinian landmass; stormy, dark and brooding as the sight was, it was a welcome relief. Part of me was glad to be done with the open ocean (never quite got used to being surrounded by an endless expanse of water on all sides) but this was accompanied by a distinct melancholy of the end of the adventure of a lifetime. Don't get me wrong, this melancholy, which remains till this day months after, is a sweet sensation.
For me at least, it clarified my thoughts and steeled my resolve. I was inspired by the larger-than-life presence of one of the greatest living explorers, and honoured to go on a journey with him (and crew) to the very ends of the world itself. I glimpsed a sneak peek into the the miraculous wonder of untouched unspoiled nature. I know now what is worth fighting for and why, however indescribable it feels to put into words. I made some dear friends, and was comforted to see that I'm not alone in this fight.
Well, this brings me to the end of the travelogue folks. Hope you enjoyed my reminiscences as much I did sharing them. Feel free to reach out to me or @2041climateforce if you'd like to find out more about this expedition!
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Hope you enjoyed the travelogue so far! I have to admit, I’ve never felt the same after this experience.
Since this epic trip, I have tried to be a tireless voice for climate action and to whoever will listen, an ambassador for the sheer pristine preciousness of the Antarctic wilderness.
If you ever feel a sense of frisson watching Planet Earth in high-resolution, then you must have an inkling of how achingly beautiful the landscapes and ecosystems of Antarctica are, because even now 3 years later as I complete this compilation, I feel nothing but an almost religious awe for the place. Truly, it is in itself a compelling urgent reason that we preserve our natural heritage.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this photoblog; it took a lot of effort to write it all up but really it gave me immense pleasure to do so. A hearty thanks again to my crowdfunding sponsors, family and friends for supporting this effort. Special thanks to the 2041 Foundation, Robert and Barney Swan and of course Quark Expeditions. If you liked what you read, please do consider sharing with your networks. That said, you can always connect with me via Facebook, LinkedIn or email (all links on the top-right of this page).
Helpfully, here are a couple of networks I personally work on building every day, and I invite you to join me there:
Climate Change: Adaptation, Mitigation, Resilience is an ideablog to share and discuss multidisciplinary solutions to the complex world and times we live in, both in the short-term and the long-term. Here you can expect objective, evidence-based discussions on all aspects of managing earth systems during this ongoing crisis.
If you’re tired of the doom and gloom that comes with climate/environment news nowadays, you will find Solarpunk to be an optimistic breath of fresh air. Solarpunk is about finding ways to make life more wonderful for us ight now, and for the generations that follow, extending life at the species level, as well as individually. Solarpunk futurism is about ingenuity, thrivability, generativity, independence, and community.
If you prefer LinkedIn, I highly recommend this group run by my friend David Hodgson and others: The ReGeneration. This is a movement of people working to regenerate this beautiful planet that is our home, leveraging professional networks, expertise and influence to drive change across the corporate landscape.
Onward to the photo gallery!