Highlights: Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare, Barnacle Goose, Black-Crowned Night Heron, Crabeater Seal, Crested Duck, Harp Seal, Leopard Seal, Musk Ox, Polar Bear, White-Beaked Dolphin, Commerson’s Dolphin, Hiking, Peale’s Dolphin, Long Hikes, Hike & Sail

Dear Expedition Leaders, Guides, and the Entire Crew,As our epic arctic voyage draws to a safe and triumphant close, we are writing to express our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude to every single one of you. No words can truly capture the immense respect and appreciation we hold for your incredible team.What touches our souls the most is that you are not only brilliant scientists and elite guides who shower us with profound knowledge and handle complex expedition logistics, but you are also the most humble, hardworking laborers. We saw you standing on the stage lecturing on polar history, and then we saw you kneeling on the cold, muddy deck, washing and scrubbing the rubber boots for every guest to prepare for the next landing. We watched you guiding our zodiacs safely through raging storms, and then we saw you carrying heavy luggage and waving an emotional goodbye on the pier under the freezing rain.You switch between elite experts and selfless workers effortlessly, showing absolute humility with no hierarchy or boundaries between you and the guests. This noble spirit of equality is the most beautiful scenery on this ship.Thank you for your sleepless nights, your warm smiles in the cold, and your unbreakable dedication. Sharing this voyage with you has been the absolute privilege of our lives. May your future sails always meet calm seas, and your long journeys always bring you back home safely. Fair winds and following seas!With the highest respect and warmest admiration,Your Deeply Grateful Chinese Adventurers!(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)

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