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Later ... Thursday 31st March (Part 2)
I thought I'd write some more before bed time. Only two sleeps until we get home. Its going to be strange sleeping in a big bed after my little bunk, which rocks me to sleep every night. Today has been a busy day copying each other's photos, swapping addresses and doing the last minute jobs. I finished a watercolour for Brian, one of the crew and it turned out ok. It was from a photo I took of him crossing the helideck, with his orange overalls matching the orange lines, very graphic. I have started to paint and draw in a different way on this trip, so that's exciting, better go, with best wishes, Alison

Friday 1st April
Hi everyone, April Fool's Day, and I don't think I've had any tricks played on me. We handed all our Antarctic Division clothing back today, freezer suits, boots, goggles and sunglasses, so I guess that means it's really over. We got to keep our thermals and hats and gloves. This afternoon we had cabin inspection, just like on school camp. Our cabin was a pigsty, so it was good to clean it up.

I read in the Guest Book that Prue Tyson from 4MC at Leongatha Primary School liked the pictures of penguins so here some more for you all to enjoy. Dont forget that today is April Fool's day so don't let anyone trick you.

A little while ago I went up to the bridge and could see Tasmania on the horizon so we are nearly home. I think we get into Hobart early tomorrow morning. This will be the last email from the ship, so, until I email you from home, cheers, alison