Dinner at Scott Base and a tour of the the Antarctic Heritage Trust Conservatory

A small group of us went to Scott Base for dinner Thursday evening. The Kiwi's served an excellent meal complete with an apricot tart and fresh whipped cream. It was fun to sit and talk with our 14 neighbors. 

After dinner we were given a tour of the the Antarctic Heritage Trust Conservatory. Captain Scott had two huts - Discovery Hut, here in McMurdo, and another at Cape Evans called Scott's Hut about 14 miles northeast of McMurdo. The Conservatory is in the process of preserving all the items inside both huts. They are currently working on the artifacts from Cape Evans. These artifacts are at Scott Base to be preserved and then placed back into the huts in their original arrangement. It is very delicate work and the conservators gave an excellent tour.

Whenever I have been at Hut Point I thought I was looking at Cape Crozier but it has been Cape Evans and Cape Royds.

Too bad we are not allowed to play Rugby. I would have enjoyed trying it. As it stands NZ has the cup.

Captain Scott's last birthday celebration June 6, 1911...

and recreated down to the last detail 100 years later March 2012

The room where the 2012 dinner took place.

Kiwi dining hall.

Ongoing tin preservation.

In the foreground are pieces of tin labels. Once the label is removed it is put back together while the tins are treated to stop the rust and sealed. The label is then put back on the tin.

One of the conservators.

They don't look very warm.

All this is so fascinating to a history buff like me.

Scott's Hut at Cape Evans.

Before preservation...

and after.

Cool cigarette tin. It was empty.

After 100 years the mousetrap is still the same.

I don't think this boot was made in Korea. If the sole comes loose just use more nails.

Not a very comfortable pillow and very small.

After the tour we stopped at the Pub for a few beers. Fun Times.

The Kiwi!

The currency board at the Pub.

Two new beers I tasted. And the Antarctic Edition!

The Pub sells wine to go. Nice label.

Regional Summary	4/14/2012 4:59:38 AM
Brrrrrrrrr, cold temps and wind chills continue along with gloomy skies and flurries. A little more snow possible tonight but more measurable snow has slowed to Monday. Stay warm McMurdo......

Regional Summary

4/14/2012 4:59:38 AM

Brrrrrrrrr, cold temps and wind chills continue along with gloomy skies and flurries. A little more snow possible tonight but more measurable snow has slowed to Monday. Stay warm McMurdo......