We've arrived at Union GlacierWe landed at Union Glacier 15.45 Chilean time, which is 20.45 Norwegian time. Now we are waiting at the ALE base. They may fly us onwards tonight, but probably not until early tomorrow (Chilean time).
“Brilliant weather. Light n'ly breeze. Cleared up –19°. Snow a little looser today.”– Amundsen on this day 100 years ago (Read more …) 
The weather here is fantastic: –28°C and almost no wind at all. The base is encircled by fabulous mountains rather reminiscent of those in Svalbard. In several places, impressive glaciers tumble down the slopes. We are all thoroughly pleased to have snow under our feet and are keeping our fingers crossed for a speedy onward journey to the Bay of Whales. Did you know there were Norwegians living in Antarctica?
At the Norwegian station Troll in Dronning Maud Land, as many as eight people spend the entire winter each year. The overwintering team is alone at the station for the eight long, dark months of winter. During this period, no planes fly to or from Troll. |
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