I think part of the appeal of Antarctica is experiencing some sort of power, the forces of the natural world.

The natural world is not indestructible.

Dogs are a window on the natural world.

Goshawks are things of death and blood and gore, but they are not excuses for atrocities. Their inhumanity is to be treasured because what they do has nothing to do with us at all.

Being in touch with the natural world is crucial.

I think it's natural for youth to be drawn to newness: The world is still new for them.