Australian Antarctic Division alumnus, Jeff Wilson, recounts his experiences at Australian stations and in the Ross Sea.
Road trip with our eldest.
Good company at Anglesea.
Good food.
Good audio.
One of the best days 2023 offered up.

The ANARE presence at Heard Island runs to 1955 and switches focus to continental Antarctica. 
The Island taught Australians to work on glaciers and to run dog teams, saw John Bechervaise cut his Antarctic teeth and lead the first ascent of Big Ben, and claimed the lives of two winterers. 
"Ice Coffee" leaves Heard Island alone for a bit having documented its reputation as a very difficult place to operate boats, keep sheep, and traverse safely.
Don't think Heard Island counts as proper Antarctic?
Head to 53 deg S and say that. 

ANARE occupation at Heard Island ran short but intense, and sometimes in tents. 
In addition to large quantities of wind and sleet the island provided a training ground for Antarctic travelers and their dogs. 
Challenging maritime approaches led to innovative approaches by maritime challengers, and everyone got home safely, this episode.