Weather summary:
20 knot southerly at DDU, clear skies and sunshine.
Today's activities
Bright and early this morning the last of the personal luggage was flown onto L'Astrolabe, along with all the returning expeditioners from Dumont D'Urville. We were ready to depart by 10.30 but with the wind picking up slightly, and a tight harbour to turn the ship in, the captain opted to wait until the wind dropped off. It eased slightly by 15:00, so very carefully L'Astrolabe was eased of the wharf, pirouetted and headed for home. Flares were shot into the sky as the remaining expeditioners waved us bon voyage. With the late departure it would seem unlikely that we will make Hobart by the 27th. I will see the captain tomorrow for a situation update.
Warm wishes from the MHF team
Peter McCabe Field Leader Mawson's Huts Foundation
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