Halloween in McMurdo

Is all it’s cracked up to be. People go all out for this party and it showed. The costumes were great and the few folks who didn’t dress up were definitely in the minority. I went as “under the sea” complete with a sea-scape shower curtain, fish hat, and bubbles.


My date was the mighty Viking warrior, Ben.

My favorite costumes were Bert & Ernie, (from Sesame Street) and the Cardinal Penguin.
There was great music spun out by our dormmate Ben (aka escaped convict) and we danced until the doors closed. Beers were a dollar, and had the alcohol content of something that costs a dollar. It was nice to be able to walk home after, even though it was well below zero and the wind was whipping. Shower curtains don't offer much in the way of leg protection.
Brunch was noticeably less crowded and noisy the next morning.
Happy Halloween to you all!
Gretchen