Antarctic takeways
I have been back from Antarctica for just over a week now, with a lot of time to reflect. After our field season ended prematurely (story about that another time), I wanted to be home the second I g ot back to Scott Base, and while it is a fantastic place, you have no control over your return date to New Zealand. The work was done - that's how it felt at least - summer was slowly dwindling away at home and I had to spend 12 days at a base I always considered to be a transitional facility. But now that I am home, I realise that my time on the ice and at Scott Base was incredibly valuable. Here are my main takeaways from this season on a personal level: 1) I have learned more about myself and how other people perceive me. 2) I am mentally and physically stronger than I have ever been. 3) I have immense gratitude for the team we were with. 4) I am capable. For some, these seem logical and reasonable. I think a lot of people feel relatively co...
