9 March 2007
Esperanza in Sydney!
Posted by Dave, on the Esperanza
Arriving into Sydney
© Greenpeace/Beltra
Hi folks - after a 7,000 mile voyage, lots of unexpected situations, and 42 days at sea, we're currently alongside in White Bay, Sydney. Earlier, we sailed in past the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Right now, we've got a ship-full of customs and immigration officials, so we haven't yet put foot on terra firma.
On the quayside, John, Rose and a whole gang from the Australian office are waiting patiently for us - once the formalities are over, there'll be loads of hugs. And perhaps a few gin'n'tonics too.
We've got a press conference coming up in the next hour and a half - we'll be posting more news after that!
- Dave, in Sydney, Australia.
Comments
:( The webcam is down - we can't see the gin'n'tonics...
Posted by: Juliette at March 9, 2007 12:27 AM
Well done guys! And thanks for bringing my Laith home safe and sound. Have a great time in Sydney.
Posted by: anne-maree britton at March 9, 2007 1:02 AM
Sydney? According to the map (http://oceans.greenpeace.org/en/the-expedition/route) the Esperanza is still near Antarctica.
Hi Pepijn
Yeah sorry - Elaine is on holidays and took her Mac (and Flash wizardry) with her!!
She'll be back soon... I HOPE!
-Adele
Posted by: Pepijn at March 9, 2007 10:14 AM
all off you guis and girls thanks for a job well done. Take care off yourself in Sydney and have a fantastic trip back to Holland
P.S.
Dont let the buraucaty get you down and keep smiling
Posted by: Mr Frank Clemenkowff at March 9, 2007 1:00 PM
Enjoy your well deserved break. Well done.. not an easy trip but still very successul!
Bobby and Cogs UK.
Posted by: Bobby Cordingley at March 9, 2007 6:17 PM
My kids have been hanging to see the Esperanza. Are we able to come have a look at the ship, either from land or go on board any time?
Many thanks.
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Unfortunately due to the changing campaign schedule and decision to keep going straight to Tokyo, the Esperanza left Sydney pretty quickly. We're really sorry but look forward to bringing you good news from Tokyo!
Posted by: Lisa Ticehurst at March 13, 2007 7:24 AM
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