A late-season hurricane off the northeast coast of the U.S. apparently disrupted a training exercise by Santa Clause and his reindeer. Rudolph, of red nose fame, was not participating in the exercise which was apparently designed to provide younger reindeer with a chance to lead. The force five hurricane, however, was not on the docket and the inexperienced team went wildly astray eventually ending up on an Antarctic island near the South Pole. Santa Clause was delighted rather than miffed because, as you can see here, he finally got to meet a real live penguin, something he said he has always dreamed of doing. For their part the penguins didn't seem to mind meeting the jolly man in red and even gave him a courteous bow or two. After a few days rest and delicious meal on a visiting ship (M.S. Caledonian Star) Santa and his reindeer lifted off and were last seen heading for the North pole, home sweet home.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 17 Dec 1999
From the Caledonian Star in Antarctica, 12/17/1999, National Geographic Endeavour
- Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour
- Antarctica
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