Yes people, we are in the Med. Just crossed the Messina Strait, a narrow navigable gap between the Italian mainland and Sicily. The weather is sunny and warm, the seas calm and having been called an 'utter bastard' for getting (and enjoying) this assignment by a friend and colleague is something of a compliment. No, really, it is.
The truth is - I love being here, and joining the Arctic Sunrise was like coming home. Although I've never lived on this ship before, or sailed with its crew, life on board seems strangely familiar. Ok, there are a few friends on board, and a lot of new people I haven't met, but the whole thing feels like it's off to a great start. Having lived in the Mediterranean as a child, I have a natural affinity for warm, sunny weather and a lot of blue water around.
Sailing past Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, we subsequently also sailed past the volcano Stromboli and other volcanic islands nearby. The scene could not have been more clichee: sunset, warm light and a little bit of haze in the distance - perfect for those dramatic colours and dense long-lens shots. I thought I'd treat you to a few and report on the campaign a little later. Enjoy the show, hope you're jealous!
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