Today we had planned to fly to the the ice from New Zealand. Along with 19 other researchers and support staff, we piled our gear and ourselves into a cargo plane for the trip to McMurdo station. We sat in our jump seats, stowed our baggage and held onto our little bag lunches.
As the began to taxi, I began to get excited, but alas, it was not to be. One engine was underpowered, and despite the valiant efforts of the flight crew, they couldn't get it working. After waiting in the airport for a few hours, the we received word that the flight would be delayed.
We returned to our hotel disappointed, but we'll enjoy the New Year's celebration in New Zealand as best as we can.
-Andrew
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