Quark has an open bridge policy on its polar trips. Passengers can go into the bridge at any time, pretty much, and watch the ship’s crew navigate the waters of the Antarctic.

Where it all happens. You can see the captain here, in the dark blue sweater. Passengers were asked to stay behind this wall that the day’s agenda is hanging from. We could go behind it and to the sides.

Beaufort wind scale, used to measure how rough the wind & seas are.

All around the room were shelves that held the flags of various countries that could be flown as desired.

Mind the gap!

The log book was changed out on my birthday.

Alex broadcast his PA announcements from here. A note to Alex from Abby for the morning wake-up call; a stuffed animal to watch where we’re going.

The three of us on the bridge. (In the bridge?)