Leaving the Pole

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I left South Pole on the 1300 flight back to McMurdo. I took some more photos at the pole marker and said goodbye to this remarkable place, wondering when I would be back. The flight home was easy. 8 souls on board and I got to ride in the cockpit during take off which was really fun. I napped most of the way back to station and arrived in time for a big dinner. Vessel Offload has started and Station is a little bit crazy. Lots of loaders and trucks are moving mil-vans around station and then down to the dock where they are being loaded onto the American Tern Vessel. Most of my friends in town are working night shifts and I think I am ready to head back to Christchurch.

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Photos

At the South Pole
Its about -54F with windchill in this photo.

Pole Marker
This is a really strange photo. I think I look like a puppet

Ice Sculpture
There are a number of ice sculptures out by the Pole marker. I think this is a yearly tradition.

South Pole International Airport
This is Terminal A

LC-130 Skier Landing
My flight has arrived!