While many of our loved ones back home have been hit with wild storms, cold snaps, floods and anything else the weather gods can throw at us, at Mawson we have seen some of the best weather possible to allow people to get off the station.
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- SAR Training - The crew have been practising their rescue rope works out at Wave Rock for Search and Rescue Training.
- Climbing in the Frames Mountains - Several groups have been out to climb some of the peaks nearby.
- Auster emperor penguin colony - Visits have impressed the team with fledgling chicks finally taking their first steps off their parents feet and popping out to see the big world.
- Auroras - Despite the increase in daylight hours the night sky is still providing spectacular auroral displays.
- Assassin - Game on at Mawson. The team is relaxing with a game of Assassin. Alliances are being formed, traps are sprung and everyone is watching their backs. The good nature of this close-knit community is really shining through during the game. It’s a laugh a minute and tensions are rising, as the remaining few battle it out for the honour of TOP ASSASSIN. There is nothing like a good laugh to keep spirits high around station, not to mention plotting to take out your opponent.
In other news, our resident carpenter and fire chief has been talking with ABC Riverina and local communities about life in Antarctica. Andrew has been surprised at the amount of interest his talks have generated, with 80 people attending the first talk at the Cootamundra Library. Year 9 students from the local high school also attended the talks and showed how much they enjoyed the presentation by sending through more thought provoking questions, which they hope Andrew will be able to answer to satisfy their curiosity. Andrew still has further talks to undertake for Gundagai and the wider community.
The most popular myth squashed - have I seen a polar bear? Thankfully, NO polar bears are found in Antarctica.
Andrew is enjoying sharing his experiences with the communities and is encouraging people to get out of their comfort zone and undertake an adventure of their choosing. Maybe one of these young students could be our future expeditioners.
Andrew Brock
