So I know its been a little over a month since my last post. I can give several excuses as to why its been so long, but like all excuses, they will all stink. Life is good here, I’ve settled into somewhat of a routine. We are still working 24 hr shifts for now, but who knows how much longer that will last. My normal day off involves working out, and making phone calls home in the first part of the day. The afternoons and evenings range from short hikes to volunteering around the station. It all helps the days pass by quicker. I’m enjoying being here and my job. Its amazing waking up everyday and getting to see the beautiful mountains and surroundings. I’m also looking forward to being home and the things I have planned once I get there.
Its weird being on the outside looking in when it comes to COVID-19 and its effects on the rest of the world. Its strange that being in Antarctica is the best place to be while all this is going on. Its not really affecting us down here during our day to day routines. It is affecting our ability to get have people come down but that is somewhat minor in the big picture. I do worry about the people going home from here, they are making it home but there probably isn’t a whole lot to be going home to right now since everything is locked down. Hopefully it all passes soon though. I really hope it all passes over by October for sure.
Speaking of it all being gone by October, I’m planning a US tour for some of my time home. I plan on spending a month or two on the road, covering 2 roads and 14 states. I have my route there figured out and kind of the route back. I have an idea of what way I wanna go back but I haven’t mapped out the route and the cities I plan to spend the night in like I have the trip there. Luckily I have 6 months left on the ice to figure out the particulars of it all. I don’t think I’ll be doing it on the Wide Glide though, I plan to buy a newer bike when I get home. Hopefully I’ll be able to find something I like and still have enough time to do the trip before it gets brutally cold and miserable. It all really depends on when I get off Ice though at the end of the day.
Another relatively short post even after going so long without posting. There isn’t always a whole lot of stuff going on down here. You are left with plenty of time to think. If you’re not careful though you may over think and that could swallow you whole. I hope that you are having a great day, wherever you are in the world.
-Tyler
Artist of the Post – Benjamin Todd/The Lost Dog Street Band
Pitre's Peregrination 