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Again, very many pics from yesterday's Antarctic expert. This on the multinational cooperation required in order to efficiently carry out research, building etc. When one camp was left without access to fresh water for 2 weeks due to a storm interrupting the flow to their desalination plant they were assisted by others. Why import two of huge machinery when you can share one with a neighbour. One country's flight in can carry another's equipment on a quid pro quo basis. Was a fascinating talk. And yes. They built a plunge pool!! 🥶
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Day 11 Tuesday Day 2 Antarctic Experience Good morning and thanks for following. Am trying to get used to almost permanent daylight and failing. Sunrise today at Esperanza Base 0232 sunset 2303 The Antarctic Continent ahead. The commentary is lovely and clear!! Didn't realise it came through the TV !!! We are still way off the Antarctic Circle and won't be going there. This is a tiny fraction of the peninsular. The closest part of the cotinent to South America. Hope Bay / Esperanza Bay managed by Argentina with a base occupied permanently all year round.
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We're still approaching A23A. 20 mins or so says the captain. To get the full arctic experience he recommends heading to the bow..... spray, wind, freezing snow, ice etc. We dined in the Pinnacle Grill yesterday evening. Dressy night and happy to oblige. Not so everyone who also dined with us; double denim and trainers on one gent.
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Loving the questions!! @Astrid61 it's very possible to use USD only in the 2 ports we have visited. Geoff changed some to pesos to use for postcards. He left some as a tip in our hotel room for the staff. Sterling is much preferred in the Falklands; the new polymer notes please. USB points in the cabin abound. Both sides of the bed have one each and there's more on the counter under the mirror along with traditional sockets. @Sea42 there were many cars at VP when we got there. They may have had a head start but they were gone on their return before us so swings and roundabouts. I wish I could access my cloud for pics from my previous visit. Feb 2017. Was a glorious day, barely a breeze. I would so go again. If the Falkland Islands were more accessible I'd spend longer there!
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Elephant Island, Antarctica, is named after the elephant seals that make their home there (as well as for its elephant-like shape). The island is located 150 miles off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands. It became a refuge for Sir Ernest Shackleton’s crew in 1916 after the destruction of their ship, the HMS Endurance, in the ice-covered Weddell Sea.The loss of that ship and the ultimate rescue of Shackleton and his men are among the reasons Shackleton’s Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917 occupies its special place in polar history.
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I attended a talk this morning detailing in depth how the scientists live at the various stations around Antarctica. 56 nations signed the treaty keeping the land neutral and 55 have a presence there in 70 permanent bases with populations of up to 1200 in peak season. Each station has its own unique design, with a variety of colors and styles of architecture represented, including eco-friendly designs to minimize environmental impact. I found the talk fascinating and took many, many pictures of their build, design, purpose and how they actually get there and installed. I just have to figure out a way to share them easily Please be aware that wifi is going to be unpredictable over the next few days: I will post whenever I can