Spencer Smirl’s Thought of the Day
I am still loving it down here, especially now that our progress counts towards completion. The days are short enough now that we end up driving in the dark some of the time, which is a whole new element. I always like operating in the dark; all the different lights and colours. It seems like the world closes in around you, shrinks even. It makes the environment seem less intimidating I…
Repair Work Halts Progress
The Ice Team is at the same position as yesterday having been unable to take advantage of excellent travelling conditions. The team recently found some issues with the fuel scoot runners so took the opportunity to rectify these whilst conditions were favourable. All seven scoots that the team have with them are now fixed, but it took the whole day to complete. They will have to do similar…
Sunset
With the nights drawing in quickly now, we won’t be getting many more evenings like. Best to enjoy it while we can. It’s stunning here in Antarctica tonight. A Cat, a mountain, the moon and a caboose (in case you had not spotted them) – by Brian Newham Collecting snow for the melt tank – by Brian Newham The aluminium Zarges boxes hold the food and, when empty, the rubbish – by Brian Newham by…
