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Monday 24th April 1911, Surveying In Calm Weather Is A Real Pleasure

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Gran

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The first day of winter was beautiful ― mild, calm, and clear. Have spent the whole day surveying along the coast. In this calm weather it was a real pleasure. Although we did not see the sun today, the mountains … Continue reading →

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Thursday 20th April 1911, Impossible To Stay Outside

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Gran

Snow-storm and foul weather the whole day. Teddy and I have buried ourselves in cartography. It is impossible to stay outside. Storm and -25 °C.

Tuesday 18th April 1911, At Breakfast We Discussed Amundsen

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Gran

At breakfast we discussed Amundsen. Most of those here consider he will reach the Pole first, if he is not driven out to sea. Their hut is built on the sea ice right under the Barrier. According to the people … Continue reading →

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Monday 17th April 1911, Surveying In 20°C Of Frost

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Gran

Scott, Bowers, Day and Nelson left this morning for Hut Point. The weather was quite good, although a cold wind from the northeast was blowing. The whole morning and a good deal of the afternoon I passed with Teddy. We … Continue reading →

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Sunday 11th April 1911, At Work On Our Triangulation

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Gran

Easter Sunday and we had a service in the hut this morning. All the same Lieutenant Teddy Evans and I have been at work on our triangulation; we must make use of the daylight while we have it. It was … Continue reading →

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Friday 14th April 1911, A Guide Tour Of Our Hut And Surrounds

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

It was heavenly to sleep in a bed last night; I felt as though I were floating—it was so soft with its spring mattress. Breakfast was outstanding; we could not live better in civilisation. Clissold is a splendid cook and … Continue reading →

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Thursday 13th April 1911, Soon A Bath And Then To Bed!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Gran

At last! Back at the hut. We arrived here at ten in the morning. It was like entering fairyland. Everything is in abundance here, the gas lights shine, the dynamo purrs, the bell rings, and the table groans under victuals … Continue reading →

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