As the Avontuur draws closer to Hamburg and its final port of call, the crew begin to reflect on what they’ve been through and what awaits them in their lives back on land.

Narrated by Siobhán McSweeney

Produced by Christina Hardinge Sound and music by Noémie DucimetièreNarration written by Laura ThomasArtwork by Joe MageeFor Lives Less Ordinary, the series producer is Laura Thomas and editor, Munazza Khan.

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