Antarctica, continued. ❄️🌊

In Part 2 of his Antarctic reflections, Dave addresses the questions that seem to follow every returning expedition traveller. Would he do it again? What was the polar plunge genuinely like in practice? And what is the Drake Passage when you are actually crossing it — both on the way down and on the return? Having made the journey twice, he is rather well placed to say.

We also discuss what embarkation looks like en route to Antarctica, the considerable seriousness with which biosecurity is approached before anyone sets foot on the White Continent, and why the preservation of this place is quite simply non-negotiable. Antarctica is raw, powerful, and unlike anywhere else on earth — and it demands our full respect.

If you have ever wondered what an expedition to Antarctica is truly like, or whether crossing the Drake Passage is as formidable as its reputation suggests, this episode will give you the most honest answer available — from someone who has done it.

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