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Some of you might be wondering where are the Antarctic stories, the pictures and videos of the White Continent. Shouldn't I be in Antarctica by now, posting about the expedition? I have disappointing news; I am back at home while the rest of the group is in Antarctica. Here is the short story of

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New Zealand’s South Island Yesterday’s journal highlighting New Zealand’s North Island certainly had some amazing sites. Let’s take a peek at what the South Island has to offer. Christchurch will be my last stop before heading to the ice. Can you find it on the map? ### Milford Sound and

New Zealand’s North Island Welcome to New Zealand! Continuing with my theme of highlighting places I’d like to visit en route to McMurdo Station, I’d like to welcome you to the exciting country of New Zealand. This island nation is made up of two main land masses, the North and South Islands

Australia Top 10 – part two Part one of my top 10 Australian ‘wish list’ sites was in or near Sydney, Australia’s largest city, but this continent has so much to offer. Let’s venture out to see more! ### Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef off of the coast of Australia is the largest reef

Australia Top 10 – part one Hello everyone! I’m so excited to be en route for my final Antarctic expedition through the PolarTREC program. This journey will take three long but exciting days! Wow! There may be some breaks in my travel schedule, so I’m hoping to do some sightseeing. So, I

The Final Journey has begun!! I can’t believe it!!! It’s time to start my FINAL journey back to the ice! Yes, I’m a little sad that this is my last trip to Antarctica, but I am so excited to see what’s in store for me this year as we continue our research with Weddell seals, the world’s southern