Antarctica from Above
After finally getting some time to sort through more pictures, I figured a post focused on viewing Antarctica from above (in a Twin Otter to be specific) would be worthwhile. Seeing Antarctica from the ground is certainly an unforgettable experience, but seeing the continent from the air brings about a whole different perspective. Most of what I've experienced and posted on in the past has focused on flights to/from McMurdo and our specific stations (namely Lorne and Tall Tower), but the flights to and from Cape Hallett and the penguin colony allowed me to see a different part of Antarctica. The trip to Cape Hallett meant we got to fly north along the Admiralty Mountain Range. Along the way, we saw all manner of mountains, glaciers, sea ice and ice shelves while being mindful that this is one of the very few places on earth mostly untouched by man or animal. Glacier and snow covered peaks dominate this landscape. Glaciers could be found everywhere you looked. Occasiona...