737 Leg 2 Mount Vinson - Day 35

Hi Guys. Shocking news, weather perfect, blockade bypassed, but broken fuel line on ALE's Ilyushin plane! 3 days to order parts, no flight till next week now! You can’t make this up!! On the upside I had my first shower of the year! And for over a month! Even did some laundry! I used the ALE (Antarctic logistics and expeditions) staff facilities. A few teams have arrived back in camp tonight from pole journeys, celebrations here. I have been out climbing to stay strong. Eating like a king here at Union Glacier Base Camp. Hope my sleeping bag and other Aconcagua gear sent to me isn’t lost in Punta strike! Just really eager to get on with the next leg now and feel ready and raring to go.