Wild Life
I saw my first wildlife the other day (besides the usual wild McMurdo residents!) It is finally nice enough that the Skuas have come to town. These birds are somewhat like big gulls, and they LOOOOVE all the trash we have. Unfortunately for them, we keep it all covered pretty well, so they can be pretty bold when they see you walking by with a sandwich in hand.
Here’s a skua who was chillin’ outside the galley, in the middle of the road, just waiting for someone to go by with a treat.
Also, I went to the hairdresser and got a new ‘do. Check it out!
Ok, so I’m just kidding on that one. Mom, don’t freak out yet.
Eek! Hate to say it, m’dear, but you’re best off as a blonde. Although now I’ve got a craving for Mickey D’s …
I believe the phrase is “One skua does not a summer make”. But those are some scary pseudo-seagulls!
— Dave
Just talked with one of my co-workers today who had been working down in the three different locations in Antarctica. Guess he was down there for several years in a row. He says the Halloween bash is the biggest bash of the year. He also showed me some pics of the ice caves, a couple of sea lions, and a bunch of those damn penguins! :O
Jason