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October 22nd 2005

Published: October 22nd 2005

Greetings from Antarctica! The last several weeks have been filled with lots of work, several small adventures and lots of good-byes. The summer season is now underway and the planes are bringing more and more people every day - McMurdo’s population is around 1000 now and more will be showing up soon. It has been a lot of fun having the runway so close to town, because the planes can be clear... Read Full Entry

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Keith Martin

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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info

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Aurora's Anchor

This is the anchor that the Aurora left behind at Cape Evans after a gale pushed the ship out into the pack ice and the open ocean stranding several people on Ross Island.

Blowing Snow on the Sea Ice

This is a view across the sea ice with some blowing snow. Visibility can quickly disappear when you are out on the sea ice so flagged routes are essential.

The Flagged Road

This is another view across the sea ice with some blowing snow. The flags can be seen in the distance. Some of the fish huts are off of flagged routes, so we had to skip going to those if windy conditions existed.

The Sunset

The sun has been taking its time setting lately and the sunsets can go on for hours. Soon the sun will set no more.

Midnight Sun

The sun is just below the horizon, so it doesn't actually count as a midnight sun. This was taken at 1:30 in the morning and those are the actual colors for those of you who think of Antarctica as a big white desert.

Midnight Sun for Real

This one does qualify as a midnight sun.

Ice Runway & a C-17

The C-17 is the plane I will be flying out on. It looks like I may have my plane to myself - I suppose that means I will get a window seat!

Another Picture for Mom

There, I appeared three times in this blog. Is that better mom?

22nd October 2005

Kathy Leipman
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Much Better!
However, which garage are you talking about??? Be safe. Love, Mom

23rd October 2005

Kate
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Finally.... the man behind the mask! I feel as though I am leaving Antartica with you.... thanks for the journey! See you in Sydney. k

23rd October 2005

Wendy Dudley
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Wow!
What a great finale! As usual, very nice pics. I love the one you took of the bottom of the ocean. Just like Kate said, I feel like I was on the journey with you. I couldn't find the Heinz catsup bottle though:(....I must be blind! Best of luck to you and hope you can adjust to the warmer climate. Sincerely, Wendy from Detroit

25th October 2005

PING!
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Shackleton's Grave?
Well Keith, Antarctica was the single greatest adventure of my life, and your friendship was an important part of that. I laughed when I saw my picture. You're a better writer than me, keep it up. I'll be following your exploits. And I haven't forgotten about South Georgia. Mike

31st March 2007

chylena
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great pictures I think like everyone of them!

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