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As you can see from the live webcam (link above), it's still too stormy at McMurdo to land a plane. Once the storm stops, there also needs to be enough of a gap in the weather to fully clear the runway, which is not an easy feat in Antarctic conditions. So, for the past few days we've been continuing our eat-shop-work-adventure routine in New Zealand. Yesterday we took an adventure to Kaikoura, a small coastal town about 2.5 hours north of Christchurch where the mountains truly do meet the sea. Originally developed as part of the whaling industry, Kaikoura is still known for its wildlife, including albatrosses, sperm whales, and fur seals. While we didn't catch a glimpse of any whales or albatrosses, we did get to say hello to plenty of fur seals, calves, and even a New Zealand fantail. We enjoyed both mountain and ocean views on our hike around the peninsula, indulged ourselves in a fantastic seafood lunch, and then ventured into the foothills for a secluded forest walk to end the day. The entire day (including the drive) was just stunning and I'm thankful that we had the opportunity to visit. Although we are all very anxious to get down to the ice to begin our field season!
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