Making way towards McMurdo.Anna is approaching the American polar base McMurdo in the the Ross Sea. For the last couple of days they have had views of Mt Terror and the active vulcano Mt Erebus, which are prominently present in the accounts of Scott and Shackleton. From McMurdo she will fly to New Zealand, where Anna and I will meet up.
Gert, Kate and Anna have packed up all their equipment and samples and are ready for the journey home. However, there is unexpectedly a lot of ice on the way to McMurdo. They are inching their way forward. The Swedish Icebreaker Odin is leading the way and the Palmer (with Anna) and two oiltankers are following to resupply to base. Currently, they are going slower than walking pace and it is not sure if they will be able to catch their scheduled flight to New Zealand.
Nevertheless, I expect her to pick me up from the airport in Christchurch! I am leaving in 4 hours...
Thijs
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