Entries from February 2009
I went and saw Stars last night. They were pretty good but I really liked this song (especially the end) from the opening band: Kevin Devine. I found this recording of it from a few months ago.
I’m going to see Coraline tonight which looks really cool, otherwise I am just working all the time. (I [...]
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“Attention South Pole, skier one-five has checked pole three, estimated time of arrival is 12pm.”
That was only 25 minutes away. I tried to finish my lunch quickly, but then had a hard time convincing myself to get up from the table and finish packing my stuff. I was having my last cup of tea [...]
Tags: beer · christchurch · fireworks · NZ · off the ice · polies · smells
It is February 2, 2009 5:08am SPDT. I have been on the ice for 89 days, and 86 of those have been at Pole. I have now lived in Antarctica for longer than I lived in Berkeley. In two days, I will board a flight with 45 other people and fly to Christchurch, NZ. I’ve [...]
Tags: hiking · leaving · NZ · South pole · SPT