C-17 flyby

Leaving the South Pole

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February 9th 2009
After nearly 3 and a half months living and working here at the South Pole, my flight back to Christchurch leaves in 3 days. Believe it or not - I'm going to miss being here quite a bit. It was far better an experience than I'd anticipated and I've had a blast. Everyone working down here is great - and hopefully I'll be able to keep in touch with the friends I've made here for a long time. I ... read more

Antarctica » Antarctica » Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

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Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Antarctic Peninsula region and other areas sou... ... read more