Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/20/2008 - 09:59
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Lake Ecosystems in Antarctica

is it hard to get use to the temp of antartica?

 

Nick M.

 

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Thu, 11/20/2008 - 22:14

Robin Ellwood

Hello Nick,
I don't think I would say it's "hard", it's something that just sort of happens! When I first got here, I thought it was FREEZING - and it was! But now a day of 10 degrees F feels REALLY WARM!!!! That is unless the wind is blowing - then it still feels cold! I think people just acclimate to the conditions.
There are times, however, when I find the weather quite challenging. On cold, windy days, it is quite difficult to stay comfortable. I have learned many little tricks that help with that - like sleeping with TWO hot water bottles in my sleeping bag!
There's so much to see and do, that the temperature just becomes part of everything!
Thanks for writing!
Cheers,
Robin