Antarctica: 2008 - 2009 Season

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July 17th 2009

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Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Back ib New Zealand once again.

Another season on the ice - Antarctica. This year I got to visit a few more places. I spent 1/2 day dive tending, I am sure glad that I am not SCUBA diving in Antarctica. No full face head gear is used. I also was awarded with a trip to the South Pole (sleigh ride). My feelings is that the flight there and back, seeing the sights along the way was more rewarding than actually setting foot at the South Pole. A bit later, I got to go for a snow mobile trip up Mount Erbuis (a room with a view).
Overall this season turned out very nice, with some beautiful outdoor sights. And on my very last day, along the road I came across a lonely Penguin.

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Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Karl in down town Christchurch, NZ.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Saw this snail on the way to the mall.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

All passangers have boarded the C-17 for the flight from Christchurch to McMurdo, and the plane has engine problems.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

A walk thru the Pressure Ridges near Scott Base.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Looking toward Castle Rock.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Watch out for those cracks.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Looking at Observation Hill on the Pressure Ridges tour.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Jason B. on the Pressure Ridges tour.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Pressure Ridge ice formation.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Karl and Keri S. working in the cargo bay.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

The start of the NASA balloon launch at Williams Field.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Almost ready for launch.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Up Up and away. This is not from the movie UP.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Karl digging out the divers hole while dive tending near McMurdo.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Diver ready to enter the water.

Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Diver in the dive hole. Thats ice allready forming over the surface of the dive hole. It was my job to keep the ice clear while the divers were under the ice exploring.