Tourists

Every year during the austral summer, the South Pole inevitably receives an influx of tourists. Many fly or ski in, some kite ski and some even drive.

Because of the Centennial, more tourists were expected this year than normal, so in cooperation with the major tour company, a tourist camp, a visitor center and a store were set up away from station. Snow roads were made and signs were set in place.

One night last week, my friends and I walked out to explore this tourist camp turned tent city. As the tourists are on Chilean time (crazy such a huge time difference exists with a camp less than a mile away), they were all asleep and we could even hear snoring from one of the tents. We kept quiet, took some pictures and eventually made our way back to station.

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A new "Welcome" sign

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The camping area seen off in the distance

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It was a really nice, sunny day for a walk

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My favorite picture of Jon, looking like a South Pole Sasquatch as he went off-road to make his own tracks

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The camping area up close

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I'd love to go for a ride in this! So pretty and shiny!

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Tent city

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Heading back home with Rhiannon chillin' and a view of the Visitor Center and Store