I was sitting in the Tower Friday night looking out to the East for a C-17 that was inbound. It was about 8:00 PM and the sun was in my eyes so I put on my hat thinking I could take it off in an hour or so when the sun went down. Then I remembered the sun doesn’t set again until after I leave on February 20th. My mind must be subconsciously preparing me for the next sunset I’ll see.

I’m sitting in the Tower now and its Monday morning. I’ve just sent the last of the morning launch off to the Center. The sun is shining brightly and the sky is the prettiest blue you can imagine. I stepped outside a few minutes ago without a jacket in short sleeves and was very comfortable. I think its colder back home in Florida today than it is here. Behind me I see Mt Erebus with its smoldering top and Mr. Terror. In front of me are Black Island and White Island and to my right are Mt. Discovery and the Royal Society Mountains. To my left is the vast Ross Ice Shelf which meets the blue sky many miles away. I wish you could be here to see the spectacular view.