5th December
Things are going well. We received an enthusiastic sending-off at the docks.The Endurance is a true beauty. I had been amazed by all the donations I received from everyone and i am really happy at this display of public support. For those who don't know, my crew and I are going to arrive at the antarctic and travel across the continent (2,900 km!). Behind us, the support ship Aurora followed, with my friend captain Aeneas Makintosh in command. My expedition has been grandly named the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. I hope this journey will go smoothly. Until then, goodbye!