Monthly Archives: May 2015

The penguin’s stomach

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“This penguin’s stomach proved to be filled with freshly caught fish up to 10 in. long. Some of the fish were of a coastal or littoral variety.” — Ernest Shackleton, South

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Lentils

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“Hussey and myself night watch again. During the small hours, we endeavour to cure Lees of his habitual snoring. Asleep on his back, with mouth wide open, the gap seemed to invite a joke. Hussey, refreshing himself on sardines, suggested … Continue reading →

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Of philosophic mien

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“Three emperor penguins made their appearance in a lead west of the ship on May 3. They pushed their heads throught the young ice while two of the men were standing by the lead. The men imitated the emperor’s call … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to the sun

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton

“We said good-bye to the sun on May 1 and entered the period of twilight that would be followed by the darkness of midwinter. The sun by the aid of refraction just cleared the horizon at noon and set shortly … Continue reading →

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