The Captain

This arrived today from ‘Yendys Notlaw’. The mystery of Sydney and his lookalike in the other upside-down world (or is it a back-to-front world?) is getting deeper…

Dear Coral

In our world we think it is very funny that you have someone that looks like me.  

From the photographs I have seen he does look a little older than me, and not so well kept.

My secret to looking so young and clean is that I eat lots of green vegetables, and always wash and do my teeth every night and morning.
 
One of the things I would really like to do while I am on a visit to your world is to go down to Antarctica and see where Sydney has been having all his wonderful adventures.

I did hear from a friend that you will be going back down to the ice in a few months’ time. Could I please come with you?

I will be no trouble and still have time to get all the right gear and pack my case. Please say “yes”.

This photo is rather blurry — it was snapped at the recent exhibition of Sydney of the Antarctic in Hobart. It shows the kidnapper trying to escape, once again, with the Captain.

Luckily for the Captain, the kidnapper fled the scene soon after the camera caught this action.

Many of you may know the history of the Captain and may have been lucky enough to hear some of his sea shanties whispered to you alone — but for those who don’t know him, here is a little of his history.

The Captain is part of Sydney’s family and many years ago he was sent down to Antarctica on the Australian resupply and scientific ship, the Aurora Australis.
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