With the C-17 out of commission once again, the population at McMurdo swells to 1300. Meanwhile the arrival of the fueling tanker brings with it 120 members of the Coast Guard putting a further strain on the galley as the town becomes overrun by military personnel.
As many of the people on base begin planning their trips back home, things at McMurdo slow down for a bit before the arrival of vessel and C-17s throws everything into chaos.
With the holiday season and new year approaching, the partying at McMurdo increases significantly while the galley gets ready for the celebratory Christmas dinner.
After a few relatively uneventful weeks, storms, power failures, and water shortages at McMurdo make things a bit more interesting as the station’s age begins to show.
After finally arriving to McMurdo, My first week is spent working on getting settled into my new job, hiking around the base, and trying to find time to meet new people.
