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Over a thousand years ago on the high plain of Nazca, in what is now modern day Peru, an unknown people left strange markings in the desert. These were gigantic and mysterious lines and shapes; made in the hope of protection, blessing and reward from the nameless gods above. And strangely enough, something similar has now happened here at Davis.
Across the plain of fast ice that stretches between the Aurora Australis and Davis station; vast mysterious images have appeared. The track of a gigantic serpent wriggles through the snow from ship to wharf; broad lines have been gouged with incredible precision for many kilometres across the sea ice and strange rune like symbols appear in the ice beside the ship. There is even a sacrificial altar on a mound in front of the ship. All tell-tale signs of a sophisticated civilisation that once flourished beside the Aurora Australis and which has now vanished back to station to consume the fresh fruit, vegetables and other earthly delights that the Gods have seen fit to bestow upon them.
That's right... we've finished resupply. Can we come home now?
Lloyd and David
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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.