This evening I got to dine out for dinner in New Zealand in fact. Scott Base every Thursday invites a small group of McMurdians to come over and spend the evening meal with them. There are only 13 of them so our added number is noticeable. We took a shuttle over, and after removing our shoes and slipping on our house shoes (Fawna I got dishes of praise over the slippers you sent. Everyone loved them - you're sense of style is international) we were lead to the dining hall/lounge. Everything is new and clean, efficient and spacious. A large contrast between our humble digs. The meal was delightful, with cake and real ice cream to top off the gastronomic event. Most of us spent our time admiring all the things that were different, and enjoying the company. I had a wonderful time and am glad I went.
They have an amazing view from their lounge that is right off the main dining area.
This nice of a hang out would be trashed at the end of one summer at McMurdo, but the Kiwis know how to take care of their things.
Their green house, small but efficient. I looked at it and thought, oh plants! I need to make it to our greenhouse and take some pictures.
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