A Final Farewell.

This is my final farewell to all the bloggers who have enjoyed my stories about Antarctica. I was on the seventh continent for three and a half months of the year. I watched the seasons change from summer (24 hour sunlight) to winter (9 hours of sun and dropping when I left). It was an amazing experience and one that I will not soon forget. Thank you for your comments and interest in my trip.

Here are some photos (roughly in order) of the highlights of the trip.
Cheers and peace.
Please remember some of the stories I have shared, remember how these animals and their delicate ecosystem are continually changing, and please do your best to have a positive impact on the globe.
Anna Rizzi Bramucci

Fun at 30 below!

Here is a fun thing to do if you are ever in weather that rivals Antarctica.

We got boiling water and then went outside in to -34 C temperature and threw the water into the air.

The air of the valleys was so cold and dry that the water evaporated on the spot, and some particles fell to the ground as ice... Watch the movie of our fun, I am the one throwing up the water.

The best way to really see an Aurora is by using a timelaps video function. This is where the camera takes an image every couple of seconds and then stiches them together in a movie format. Here is a great timelaps video showing how the moon never sets as it circles around Observation Hill in McMurdo. It also shows the wonder of the Southern Lights!

Aurora Australialis