Other than that, I enjoyed this book. There is a photo section that made it all the more real. It was exciting to see Endurance resting on the ocean floor, especially after reading how much went into finding it. J: I hate the sun, I really hate the sun. Why does it have to be so hot, why can't there be clouds until we're done. It's too hot. Poor S. I don't know how she puts up with me. She's got perseverance. She might get invited on an expedition. For those who enjoy maritime history, the story of the Endurance, or following searches for lost parts of history will likely appreciate this story of successfully uncovering a part of history while also presenting the historical facts of the original expedition. The book is well written and descriptive, although the diary entries require some getting used to at first. The presentation of the history and current situation are expertly written and the tension involved is clearly shown in both timelines. Would you like to read someone's diary? Ok, but what if that diary is about finding a sunken ship under the ice of Antarctica? Now I have your attention, don't I?

An insider’s account of the rampant misconduct within the Trump administration, including the tumult surrounding the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021. It is studded with odd metaphors: ‘We have 25 scientists on Agulhas II: the full petri dish, you might say’, and at times it reads more Mills & Boon: ‘Ray is a rough, tough, spit-in-your-eye Texan with a physique straight out of Stonehenge.’He fumbled for a cigarette. "Hey bub" he greeted me, and then, looking around, added: "Where the hell are we?" I smiled and gave him his cue: "No idea. Must be lost." He put on an exaggerated Brooklyn accent and imitated Bugs Bunny eating a carrot: "I told you we shoulda taken that left toin at Albukoyee." The only way I can enjoy one is through books, and really, that's the only way I want to enjoy one: while sitting on a comfortable couch in my nice temperature-controlled home, with a warm cup of tea or cold cup of fizzy water. The Endurance22 expedition was organized by the Falkland Maritime Heritage Trust in an effort to find and survey the remains of the Endurance. It brought together an international team of scientists, historians, archaeologists, and sailors as well as some of the latest in robotics and deep ocean surveying technology. Bound, a British maritime archaeologist, regales us with his account as the Director of Exploration on the Weddell Sea Expedition 2019 and the Endurance22 expedition.

As thrilling as any tale from the heroic age of exploration . . . Bound’s account is a triumph. The storytelling is piano-wire taut, the writing saturated with polar moodiness In this fascinating program, moderated by Captain Jonathan Boulware, President & CEO of South Street Seaport Museum, Bound will offer a firsthand account of this historic rediscovery of the vessel beneath the ice of the Weddell Sea, near the Antarctic Peninsula. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by Author, maritime archaeologist, and adventurer Mensun Bound has crafted an engrossing and exciting story of the search for and discovery of the Endurance. The book is a well-balanced blend of historical information - quotes from the diaries of the Endurance's crew, the facts about the voyage of the Endurance and of the ship itself - and the present day expeditions (the first in 2019 that failed to find the ship, then the successful trip in 2022).The following conversation monologue is from yesterday's walk with my partner, at 48° (9°C) and sunny: If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us A few funny quotes that illustrate the dry humor that perpetuates hardened professionals such as these, even when on a grueling expedition (two to be exact, spoiler alert!): Bound tells the story of both the failed expedition and the successful while weaving in details of and also parallels with the original expedition of the Endurance drawing from all the diaries of the Endurance’s crew. Another highlight of the book is the author's ability to bring the history of the Arctic and the search for the Polaris to life. Bound provides a rich and detailed overview of the early explorations of the Arctic, the motivations of the various explorers and adventurers, and the difficulties they faced. He also explores the cultural significance of the Polaris, and the ways in which it has captured the imagination of people for generations.