Delayed departure

December 20, 2013
McMurdo Station, Antarctica

We were scheduled to depart this morning but a fog rolled in.  After a week of temperatures close to 0 degrees C, it is now -8 degrees C and windy.  Since our flight was cancelled, we may have one more day here or the whole weekend.  Just in case we have the weekend, Grace and I are making masks for the Masquerade party on Saturday night.  We also get to drink eggnog tonight, which is the shiniest silver lining I can imagine.  Last night we checked in most of our luggage but I think I have most of the important items in my backpack.  If not, I expect I'll know otherwise soon.