Saturday, October 4, 2008

Still waiting...

Our group is on the manifest for the third flight to McMurdo, but the flights are still on weather hold. So we wait...

Meanwhile, I had a delightful time with friends Brad and Sue in Christchurch yesterday and last night. We drove out to the coast yesterday and went for a walk with one of their friends, during which we witnessed a windsurfer get into trouble out at sea requiring rescue boats to be dispatched. We had a great dinner at another friend's house last night and great conversations.

Unfortunately, the weather in Christchurch turned from sunny and warm to cold and dreary: perfect conditions for lying in bed and reading...

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