25/1/01 - Bechervaise Island
A beautiful day. Lots of people from the boat have organized to get
themselves out to Beche to have a look around. We've had about 50 people
out I guess.

It didn't work - we have not retired rich.
Tomorrow is Australia Day. Normally a holiday, but as the ship is in,
and will be leaving tomorrow; it will be a work day for most on station.
The holiday has been postponed till Monday. Australia Day is usually
celebrated at Mawson with a model boat race across the harbour, then
a spit roast for lunch. Hopefully we will be able to get over to station
to join in.