Weather: -14, wind chill -24.c
The sun is shining and the birds are singing.
Well actually the latter part isn't happening, but the sun is definitely shining.
Time to pull out those tramping boots.
Heath, Dave Mc, and I hit the firehouse up with our itinerary, grabbed a radio and headed out into this vast desert they call Antarctica. One of the marked routes you can hike here is called "castle rock loop" and that's where we're headed. It's a 12 mile round trip and passes some unreal scenery.
Off we ponder with camera in hand. I laugh as the boys continue to try and speak kiwi, to which i reply, "you'll come back now ya hear"
Posted along the way are emergency bubbles, these stations are escape shelters from the ever changing weather and they house sleeping bags, a stove, a radio, and food. We reach castle rock about an hour and a half into our hike. This massive stand-alone piece of rock sits a proud 415 metres high. Now, it's neg 25.c outside, and much to my laughter the boys decide it's time for a gun show. This one's for all you single girls out there. So off come the layers and they strip down to just their wind pants, and pull off moves that even Arnie would be proud of.
We continue on and pass an absolutely amazing ice shelve. Everyday I’m stunned by the enormity and beauty of Antarctica. It's a truly incredible environment, unlike anything I have ever experienced. I feel truly blessed.
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