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Our Antarctic Experience in Christchurch

Friday, January 19th, 2007

Nov 7-8

It was rainy and cold in Christchurch (surprise!) so we decided to spend the day inside. The Lego and puzzles at the hostel were starting to wear thin, so we headed to the International Antarctic Centre. What a cool place (pardon the pun)! We even got to experience a simulated Antarctic storm, complete with parkas and a -40 degree wind-chill – we felt right at home.

From New Zealand (…
From New Zealand (…

Alexa and Simon loved the interactive exhibits, especially the snowmobiles, and the life-sized mock-ups of the Antarctic Research Centre. [read on]