The wind and cold—destructive in their intensity—are extremely harsh on both us and the vessel. Even so, we judged this place worth visiting.
How this minimal, anomalous environment shapes culture—and our way of engaging with it—remains to be seen. Our primary task will be the collection of logs.
However, since our arrival, I have sensed something unnatural. In a place where even the pandemic’s virus should not have reached.
It is likely a sensory distortion caused by the cold, but rapid collection and early withdrawal are advisable.
— Captain
