See the yellow jackets, that's a group of them
One of the two Helios leaving to shuttle over more tourists
I worked too late to be a guide, but got to watch them trek up the hill toward the Chalet and then onwards up Observation Hill. Towns folks remarked afterwards that they looked up from what they were doing and thought, "What the . . . there are kids here!" Kids, yellow jackets, fresh faces and eager voices. There were at least three different groups of 14-20 people who went around snapping pictures and pointing before finally stopping at the store for souvenirs.
We all found it a little strange to be the "wildlife" here, but then again we all chuckled as they snapped photos of computer consoles, bathroom signs and looked with wonder upon us as we walked down the hall. I'm just surprised they didn't try and take their picture with one of us. "Look everyone, a real life Antarctican!"
The Russian Icebreaker cruise ship can cost anywhere up to 30,000 dollars per cabin. These were not the cheap seats on Caribbean or Princess. These people paid high dollars to do this excursion while we just work here. Just imagine that ~ and the idea they pay to fly over Antarctica just to see it. We did that and our nine hour flight wasn't by choice. Both things towns folks do just to get here and without pocket expense. What a blessing working your way as you travel is. Otherwise I'd never be able to leave my house, much less see the world. Wow!
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