I am glad to get such a great view of things, without going there, myself.
It's like photos of Svalbard. Cool to look at, but I really don't think I'm up for the jaunt in person.
As we get older, "bragging rights" tend to decline in importance (although "bucket list" is probably something that gains importance, and it can smell the same -the difference is that "bragging rights" face outwards).
> After the sun reaches its peak, it begins to set. It’s still rotating in perfect circles around the sky; they’re just getting lower and lower each day.
Sadly I think this is an experience very few people in this era will ever get to experience.
Walking through the night for the first time felt like one of those "life before x, life after x" things to experience. Almost as though you don't realise you're allowed to do it: raised to be in bed by a certain time, "you might fall off a cliff or get eaten by an animal". But then you do it and realise it's an option always available to you.
Mostly navigating with a headlamp but often just switching it off to walk with the moon alone if the terrain is clear or you're on a decent track. Strong shadows at 2am.
I have no desire to go to the South Pole or any place that remote and secluded.
It will be interesting once this person finishes their contract and leaves what they will do. Hopefully they will continue documenting some aspect of their life as they have a great talent for writing.
