Boatsuits inners had to be put back in then time for scrub out after smoko then just enough time for Matt to do an oil change on Prion while I changed the anti corrosive zincs – 6 monthly service. Then the Shackleton hove into view and needed a RIB in the water for lines. Time to climb a mountain, have a dentist appointment, dinner and a party in the boatshed.

Last call has occurred which in other BAS bases signifies winter has started. The Shackleton came in and took away our cargo of p-boxes, kit bags, garbage and more importantly my friends from Rothera who were here for such a short time.

Tommy and I were in the RIB to help take lines ashore

The FIDs from Rothera on their way north look down from the monkey island.

Hodges with some snow on a perfect day for climbing with the guys from Rothera.

Once the government officer briefing was finished cargo started and I took a group of 8 up Hodges. This is Claire and I at the bottom about to go up the face behind the church.

Top of Hodges with the Shackleton far below it was a stunning day and the snow on thursday was still quite deep on the flanks.

Coming down from Hodges via the lakes.

After getting down from Hodges it was quite late our time 8:30pm so I rushed back and had a quick bite to eat before going aboard for my dentist appointment with Penny the BAS Dentist. After the all clear it was time to join the party in the boatshed which we had spent a large amount of time decorating.

Claire and I celebrating our recent birthdays with sparklers at the end of the night