Arrival at Palmer
[Written by Elizabeth Leonardis for our old blog, So Civilized]
This post is being written from the comfort of our bedroom at Palmer Station on Anvers Island, Antarctica. Zib is asleep, but I wanted to just put up a few quick pictures to show everyone what’s going on.
Our first close up view of our new home.
Our bedroom is the window to the right of the U.S. Antarctica Seal on the 3-story building.
On our first night, we went for a hike up the glacier behind the station.
Zib is posing for a picture in our
This morning we woke up to much better weather. The winds had died dwon from their sustained 30 knots from the previous evening. When the weather is clear, we get a decent view of the nearest mountains.
Looking to the left out of our bedroom window.
When the Gould (the primary support vessel for Palmer Station) leaves, there is a tradition of doing a jump into the water. Both of us did it. Air temp was about 0 degrees Celsius with about 15 knot winds and the water was about -1.5 degrees Celsius.
Saying goodbye to the Gould.
We’ll have more informative and comprehensive posts coming soon.
It appears to have taken you ten days to reach Antarctica…any stories from your trip on the Gould? Please continue to post more on your adventures! With love…
awesome pictures. miss you guys
Looks incredible. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Wow, I just read all of your blogs in reverse. Pretty crazy adventure over the last few months. The funniest thing was that poster size printout of oscar’s introductory comments to alex when he was defending. i almost laughed myself silly.
So do you still get to vote for Obama? Can we take your spot?