Monday, November 27, 2006

The Flyover of Wilkins Runway. Next is a test landing - hopefully - in a few weeks time.

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Casey Station and Newcomb Bay from the air

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Willkins Runway from the flyover aircraft. Running 4Km, it is the longest runway in the Sourthern hemisphere

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Sunday, November 26, 2006

John, Andrew, Chris. All four of us will be mates for life.

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Getting read to ride! John in the foreground, Chris & Andrew behind.

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Being Intrepid! Chris & Andrew on the porch of Robbo's Hut

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Pyramid tents - the ideal all weather tent for adventuring.

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"Snow Coffins". They keep you warm if you have to Bivvy out.

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Both CASA airplanes at S1 Skiway. Photo by Tricky.

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Leaving Robbo's for the last time - I rode the skidoo home.

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A lone Adelli by the sea ice edge in Penny Bay

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Adelli Penguins out for a walk.

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An Emporer Penguin on the ice edge at Penny Bay - Robbo's.

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William's Nunatak Creche

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How could you not love these beautiful, gentle creatures?

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Skua's - Antarctica's scavengers. A beautiful bird despite their savagery.

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No longer pups, this little guy now is half as big as his mum.

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Now THIS is a beautiful face!

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A very special place

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Robbo's - my favourite place in Antarctica.

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Manhandleing John's quad out of the slush

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Trying to tow out John's quad saw the second quad bog as well.

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Monday evening - nearly 11PM. Pink sunset reflection in Newcomb Bay. Very pretty.

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Penguin COlony on Odberd Island. All this ice is now open water.

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Some of the Fire Team

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