Hercules from Frei to Rio Gallegos

In Uncategorized • By Marty St. James

small track vehicle across the snow to the waiting military hercules aircraft sat waiting on the air strip. A welcome sight for all. We need to be quick as the weather is closing in and night is coming. In the distance perched high on a hill sits a Russian wooden church building (of a sort) – its looks completely out of place here in Antarctica. Nearby the Chinese base receives supplies. Chinese, Russian, Chilean and Argentine bases and people – what a mix!

A 3 hour journey – uncomfortable things these Hercules planes. No toilet and sat in parachute webbing seats crammed in…but must not be negative!