Category Archives: Antarctica

Inside Scott’s Hut

Jennifer ventured inside Scott’s Hut! Here are some photos from inside Scott’s Hut — again, preserved the way they left it. The first photo is actually of whale blubber they left in the hut. The hut housed not only Scott’s … Continue reading

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Cape Evans

Here are some photos from that long ago trip to Cape Evans. The first two photos are of Scott’s Hut itself — preserved pretty much exactly as it was in 1911 (1914?) when he was here for his fateful attempt … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving at McMurdo

Happy Thanksgiving from Jennifer (a little late yes, but she’s been busy chasing peguins and seals and stuff…) Here are some photos from Thanksgiving — the galley all decked out (we don’t get tablecloths every day)

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Turkey Trot

No word from Jennifer as to where she placed in the Turkey Trot, but I do have these photos she sent me! McMurdo had a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving (well, not technically on Thanksgiving, but on the day McMurdo celebrated … Continue reading

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A seal!

Awesome news from Jennifer: I have so many pictures and things to tell you about I don’t even know where to begin!!!  I still haven’t gotten to the seals or Scott’s Hut from my Cape Evans trip or to the … Continue reading

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Ice runway

I can’t remember if I told you or not, but last week (or maybe the week before) I got tasked with going to the Ice Runway for lunch.  The Ice Runway operates at McMurdo from Winfly (winter fly-in) to early … Continue reading

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More Crary Lab photos

Two more photos from Crary. The second is the Antarctic toothfish (the one with antifreeze for blood).

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