Finally on the ice ...

The whole science team had a couple of hours of  "outdoor" time in McMurdo Sound, about 6 miles from McMurdo Station. It was a perfect time to play soccer, football or just run around the ice and take a ton of pictures.  Outside temperature was -4 degree C and very calm. A great way to relax after a long day!

Mount Erebus erupts

Mount Erebus - the second highest mountain in Antarctica - found on Ross Island in the outskirts of McMurdo Station (US) has just erupted but poses no threat to the inhabitants of the station.

Mount Erebus spewing lava (Photo by Marco Pedulli)

Italica

As we are winding down our science in the Ross Sea, Antarctica we made yet another stop for refueling from the Italian research vessel/tanker Italica about 13 miles from McMurdo Station on Ross Island. After spending a few days at the station the science team will be flown to Christchurch, NZ to catch a flight to the states. So far it has been a wonderful experience!