...which I keep mispronouncing as "Cape Armageddon," is the promontory between McMurdo and Scott Base. It WAS the last trial in the McMurdo trail system I hadn't hiked. It is across sea ice, and in year's past was already closed (or should I say, melted away) by the time of my arrival. But yesterday (Sunday) I played hookey from work, caught up on sleep, exercised a little, and hiked this three mile trail across the ice shelf. It afforded a very nice view of McMurdo from the sea ice. There was also a really nice photo op with a bunch of flags marking a fuel line.
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| McMurdo from the sea ice off Cape Armitage |
Today (Monday) I am back at work. We finished applying the reflective tape (except for minor spots) on the instrument frame and lowered to the floor. I am now starting to look at the data to make the last checks of the veto system, which I am responsible for.
And now it's Tuesday. Nothing is ever easy. I got totally stuck in the first step of looking at the data, and it took until today to track down the error. And now I am waylaid into another panel project, gluing aluminized mylar to the foam thermal insulation that surrounds the upper part of the detector.
I have been under the weather lately, recovering from a mild cold that has settled in my chest. I go around with a hacking wet cough, which makes everybody move away from me quickly. Colds spread quickly here. But I have this friendly penguin to help me get better.
Well, you know what they say, 'There's nothing like a penguin to help you get over a cold!'
ReplyDeleteBut as for Antarctica being a frozen wasteland, it sure does seem to be a beautiful place.
Is he a real doctor, this Penguin fellow? What are his credentials?
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