Crown Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Maxima left the icy continenant on Monday, after an adventurous visit to the bottom of the globe. 
During that time, the future Dutch King kept an online blog, where he updated his experiences on a daily basis.
On Sunday, February 8th, the royal couple got an idea on what it is like to set up a tent in Antarctica.
“Setting up a tent against winds well over 100 km per hour should be is a little different than what we are accustomed,” wrote Willem-Alexander.
“A couple can practice a tent in 2 hours fully operational, including connections to Rothera by HF radio and a first cup of tea to get back on heating. We have had the opportunity last night under calm and relatively warm conditions of the process to be carried out under supervision and under those circumstances it seems all very, very tightly controlled schools. You should not think that you see almost nothing, almost no control over your fingers have thick gloves and then again have to search any part where necessary.”
Despite the conditions, Willem-Alexander and Maxima were able to visit Anchorage Island where Dutch scientists do their work in Antarctica.
During their trip back the Rothera station, the couple spotted two humpback whales, diving and waving their fins in the waters.
Later, the two had a “formal” dinner at Rothera, as a way of thanking their hosts for their generosity during the risky trip.
All in all, Willem-Alexander called the experience of the Antarctica visit, “impressive” and “unforgettable.”
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