We arrived at the port of Colon at different times of the afternoon and evening. Depending on the time meant some of us were greeted with a colourful dance from local people. Others of us arrived in the dark with the lights of the port and the good ship Fram welcoming us. Despite long journeys for most of us, we had an exciting whirlwind of dinner, presentations and briefings ready for our exciting first day afloat. A late night for many had us sleeping soundly as the ship slipped her moorings and headed to sea.