Going south!

Yes, we are on our way! There were some concerns about the weather at McMurdo, but yes, we are on our way. We got on our shuttles at our B&B at 6:15 AM, arrived at the USAP (United States Antarctic Program) by 6:45 AM. After reshuffled some bags around, we checked our bags in, had breakfast, and here we are, waiting for our flight. After a short DVD about living in Antarctica, we were on our way!

Here is a photo of us waiting for our flight. After this, we walked through security just you do at a normal airport, boarded a shuttle, then onto a military plane. The experience is very different from last time when it was my first time, though I am still very excited. This I know exactly what's coming, and I'm definitely not taking nearly as many pictures. The excitement of those who are going for the first time is infectious though, and I think everyone still gets at least a tiny bit excited. Even those who have been there ten times like my colleague. Maybe you can find him in the photo: he has grey beard, wearing a green shirt, writing postcards.

You can see more photos by following the link on the right, you can also see photos from last year.