Day 36- November 15th

Day 36- November 15^th



See that blue line in the background? That's the line where regular frozen sea ice meets up with the permanent Ross Ice Shelf.  The bigger blue mounds right in back of the buildings, are pressure ridges. More about them later.



I went to Scott Base after work in the morning to shop in there store.  Scott Base is considered New Zealand territory and is painted bright kiwi green.

 It was another beautiful day. Mt Erebus was in full view. This was the first time I had seen her in all her splendor. Erebus is next to Mt Terror. Both named after 2 of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s ships. Erebus is the furthest south active volcano.



Mt Erebus from Scott Base

Mt Terror with Scott Base in the foreground from Sea Ice runway road



Ellen must have talked to the girls about yesterday’s complete and utter disregard for a daysleeping roommate. The absolute racket that was them getting ready to go cross country skiing was second only to a playground full of preschoolers being chased by a monster with a fully operational chainsaw. Needless to say, they were quiet as church mouse today and I slept very well. She did mention to them that on my nights off, I take everything I might need with me out of the room so as not to disturb them while they slept.

I get the feeling the void will not be pierced.