McMurdo Station sits on Ross Island – yes, an island. And I guess I never really pieced that together (oddly a pun for this whole post) until recently. Permanent Ice Shelf: The Ross Ice Shelf and main continental ice sheet attach directly to Ross Island year-round, meaning it is permanently welded to the mainland rather than just seasonally … I was today years old when I learned…
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Ahhhhhhh, what a week (a couple weeks…?) Some things to get started – I loved reading all of your comments so thank you for that! Makes my day to hear from y’all when I am off my phone for most of the day and don’t see the group chat happenings. Second of all, thanks to … Blog #2 – First Couple of Weeks (on ice)
ChCh = Christ Church, NZ 155 = Building 155 (This video starts with a good bit about Building 155 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hww2trxgLo&t=8s) Winfly = Winter Fly-In (military term) Gallager’s Pub = One of two bars at McMurdo Station. Originally known as the Erebus Club, it was established as a proper pub in 1997 and named in … Acronyms and terms and definitions oh my
Not visiting. Not on a cruise. Not getting off the ship for three hours to take a penguin selfie. She is living there. For six months. I finally spent some time learning more about Madi’s new home for 6-months. For anyone who hasn’t done their homework on the place, feel free to read on. The more … Wait. She’s actually in Antarctica.
Hello all! I am writing this from my hotel room (could be considered a suite, honestly) in Christchurch, NZ. My suite has a separate living room with a full kitchenette, including a dishwasher and electric kettle. And in the bathroom, I have a heated towel rack and a full laundry to use for free (they … Blog #1 – First Week/ New Zealand