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So Gower took it on. Under the floats he placed four beams, manned by four men each. He walked backwards in front of them, conducting them with a baton …
Someone comes to tell us that the shop is open. It’s really just a storeroom with many shelves filled with all kinds of items bearing Antarctic and South Pole …
Originally the Hercules was meant to arrive here well before 4 p.m. but it reaches 1 p.m. and it still hasn’t even taken off. That remains the position for …
I discover the extent of the other base facilities and they are equally impressive. Probably the most important is the wireless tent, essential for obtaining up-to-date weather information and …
A Patriot’s Goodbye I feel supremely happy. I can hardly sleep at all, my brain is racing so. ‘What a day it has been, what a rare mood I’m …
Baby, It’s Cold Out There Next morning I wake up crouched way inside the sleeping bag, feeling very hot. I remember about the two pairs of socks and reach …
Telling Stories Out of School Once back at the camp everyone welcomes me back enthusiastically and wants to hear about my adventures in the mountains. They are surprised that …
I finally arrive at the base of the mountain ridge and start to climb. It’s an ideal opportunity to use some Zen and concentrate on my breathing. A vital …