the winds have died down and the sky is a majestic blue, and my mind makes the far off clouds on the horizon into mountains-i am blessed to be at the bottom of the world! someone just took off on their skis pulled by a huge kite, off into the wild blue yonder... i am driving the shuttle again today, seems to be my new monday gig, we have 2 days of work then we get weds and thurs off for x-mas then work fri and sat then sun off. we are having another fancy meal weds, i will be washing dishes this time instead of wine stewarding, got to switch it up! i have loved getting all the holiday cards and photo updates, hi to jessica- so great to be back in touch with you!!! the station has been at 300+ for the past few days, this is about 50 people over capacity, but they found somewhere to put everyone! we have 3 extra groups in right now, the Norwegian traverse, who is crossing the continent and doing various studies, one in particular of of the "recovery" lakes, about 4 under ice fresh water lakes in the middle of the continent. the next is the mactown traverse, they hauled in supplies and fuel for us. and then there's AGAP, they are on a stop over here to acclimate to 10,000 ft before going to their research station at 14,000 feet, they are studying the recently discovered mountain range that is under the ice north (hahaha) from here. last week we cleaned up and repackaged 3.5 tons of flour that was airdropped, it was really physically demanding as we literally handled all that flour in 50 lb increments all day long, but probably the most unique project that i may have while i'm here!! i hope you all are well and enjoying the spirit of the holiday times!!! take care, karen grace
i'll get more photos up soon!
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merry christmas my darling snow angel! we are toasting you here as i am sure many others are all around the world! be safe be warm and know that you are loved! heart B
compliments of the season
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