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The Long View

Arrival in Christchurch

Last stop en route to Antarctica.

Michael Bartalos

This is my first time in New Zealand. I'll be here till Tuesday. Christchurch feels good and the weather is awesome. I'm 5,244 miles (8,439 km) closer to McMurdo than I was yesterday. 2,415 miles (3,864 km) to go.