Our group gathered in Punta Arenas, our Gateway to Antarctica, where we boarded the MS Fram, our floating home for the upcoming three-week adventure. The excitement was palpable as we anticipated our journey to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and ultimately, Antarctica. It had been a long journey for all of us, and after settling into our cabins, we savoured a delightful inaugural dinner aboard the ship. Following the mandatory Safety Drill, we finally set sail around 7 pm, charting a course for our first stop: the Falkland Islands.