Today we had a delightful visit from the Spirit of Enderby - a ship chartered by the New Zealand company Heritage Expeditions, carrying
some 60 passengers and crew, who met 8 keen-for-a-shower Mawson's Huts teamers. Needless to say, we had a great time - showing our guests around the Huts and environs - and then being spirited away by IRB to the true wonder of hot showers and flushing toilets - and a great lunch - aboard their very nice ship. Everyone was wonderful and friendly - I was very impressed with everybody's
kindness and interest. A highlight was meeting Emlyn Thomas - Mawson's
grandson - who posed with us in this group portrait in front of the
Huts whilst wearing an original balaclava worn by Mawson - he also
brought Mawson's compass with him - delightful family heirlooms and
beautiful, fascinating objects in themselves. We would especially like
to thank Aaron, Shirley, Callan, Natalia and Mariska for their warmth
and generosity - great to meet you all!
As a bonus - if you put on some red-green anaglyphic glasses (those ones you get with 3D comics from the newsagents) - you'll be able to see this picture in stereoscopic 3D! After our sudden influx of
visitors the silence returns - but it was a welcome break amidst
perfect weather.
- Peter Morse
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