After a perfect pre-party pasta meal, a small but select band of men gathered together to organise the drinks for the delayed Christmas get-together for scientists and crew (photo).
The organisation of all the tables and snacks, plus the Secret Santa and arrangements for the speeches by the Captain and Chief Scientist were handled by the crew with their customary efficiency, and the party was launched by the Captain at 19:30. In addition to the Secret Santa exchange of gifts, the scientists gave M206 T-shirts to the crew, to which Nico Fröhberg thoughtfully added some tiny M206 souvenir sample bottles.
The delayed party also marks the end of a successful cruise, as now we will be making our way back to the port of Belém and labs will be packing and stowing samples and equipment.
It was a fine evening, warm and dry and with little wind, and the party was a great success and a fitting end to all the hard work done over the past weeks.
Thanks to everyone who made it possible, and below are a few photos for the record.
