On Friday, the 5th of February, Building 155 took it's last hit of blue paint. That same day, I flew North! My re-deployment date was pushed up with the fast progress on Building 155 and that was fine with me! I flew to New Zealand on the
C17 and stepped out into a balmy night in Christchurch. The smells of fresh land air and the buzz of the city was exciting to get back to. Stepping out of the dreamland that is McMurdo Station into the real world again feels really good. It was an amazing opportunity and experience to be down in Antarctica and I dare say I will return. For now, a little easy going travelling in New Zealand is in order. Ocean time, hiking time, camping time with mates from the ice with nothing to answer to or work to do is exactly the medication one needs to go on after such a crazy experience!
I will be posting photos and writing more about my last days in Antarctica once I have more free computer time, but until then I am a rambling gyspy once again. Sending love out to all of you on my long way home, I wish you all the care and bliss in the world. -Anna
