The tall ship Antigua
The Arctic Circle residency is conducted on a tall ship. Twenty-eight residents, seven crew, and four guides set sail from Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen to explore the west coast of Svalbard. We found sun, snow, glaciers, icebergs, rain, reindeer, polar bear tracks, walruses, seasickness, fulmars, ethereal calm, swimming beaches, northern lights, excellent food, sublime sunsets, blue air, fierce winds, islands, waves, epic hikes, camaraderie, laughter, collective awe, joy, and humility. Each person brought their unique perspective, their creativity, and their best game to the ship. We were all richly rewarded.
The Antigua anchored at the foot Ymerbukta, our first glacier.
We welcome your body home while your mind sorts through all the overlays of here and there. Your stories and images are exciting and vivid!
Thank you, Linda Sue! Big Cat and I start the last leg of this journey home tomorrow. Two days of driving and we will be back in Ashland. Phew. Hope you’re well, thanks for tagging along! xoxo