During our days at sea such as today when we are approaching the mainland coast of South America, a group gathers after breakfast on the open deck aft of the Fitness Center. Here Suzana Machado-D'Oliveira, one of the staff on board, organizes and instructs stretching and toning exercises for any one who wants to start the day with some activity. Usually, following a short rest period, we then have another one of the staff present an informative talk on some aspect of the history or natural history of the Atlantic environments.