Here are some stunning photos John Miller, USAP, sent to us from McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
The first is of a large cross near McMurdo. Next is a field of ice and snow -- this is a typical scene all across Antarctica. We saw lots of this last year from South Pole Station, less so at McMurdo where there is other terrain. Next is sunset at McMurdo. Remember, the sun will stay down for six months! Next is yet another cross at McMurdo. Finally, there is a construction going on near McMurdo.
Again, these are stunning photos from Antarctica. Our profound thanks again to John Miller, SVDP-ALC's loyal Antarctica pen pal who is, in effect, a long-distance volunteer teacher for our students and faculty alike. We have all learned so much from him!
-- Adrian
Below what John Miller wrote to us in his last letter from McMurdo Station, Antarctica:
Happy Easter from the bottom of the world! Just a quick note to say we are experiencing some real Antarctic weather here at Mcmurdo. The kind of stuff where it is dangerous just to go out side; with wind gusts around 70 mph, and blowing snow dropping visibility to zero. Buildings shake like a train is passing by and anything not nailed or tied down is blown around like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. I was hoping to have an Easter service today but obviously the weather changed that. Still, we were blessed with some amazing sunsets the last couple of days, and a full moon that looks larger than life out over the ice. My job has kept me outside for the last week and will continue to do so for another month or more. Tomorrow may be condition one which will mean working inside and not leaving the building except for an emergency. I've included a few pictures here of the sunset, moon, and work. Love to hear from everyone so write when you can. John
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