At first, this seemed to be a 'mission impossible,' but soon we were walking back to our cabins with our little red bundles. Wish we had known how to do this before the trip. It would have been easier carrying them. Back to the lecture hall to hear a most interesting talk about the Ozone. And also learned that there are about 50 research stations open during the summer in Antarctica, with about 4000 persons.
Winter is so harsh that a skeleton crew stays on at only the largest stations.
Ironically, this is the last season in which huskies will be used in the Antarctic. Animals that do not naturally occur on the continent can no longer stay. Sadly, due to Britain's strict quarantine laws, their dogs cannot return home, and will therefore, be destroyed. It seemed that no matter what subject was discussed, the conversation always reverted back to our experiences of the past week. Soon it was time to get ready for the Captain's Farewell Cocktail and Dinner Party.