It’s always lots of fun to share with schools my experiences of Antarctica and the Arctic - plus I get to feel that I am doing my bit to inspire the next generation. So it was a real joy spending a couple of months concentrating on visiting schools of all ages in various parts of the country as they completed projects on the polar world. In some workshops we designed new polar stations or came up with ideas for polar clothing and equipment and I was struck by how knowledgeable the students were about new technology and different demands on various resources. For me, the best bit is the Questions and Answer sessions…I am always asked questions that make ME think and that provide food for thought long after I’ve left the school. So thank you to all the explorers of the future I have met…I am reassured that the future of the worlds most magnificent environments is in good hands with you all x
