Antarctica! I finally made it!

After months of planning and weeks of traveling, I've finally stepped on the icey contenant!!  We were able to fly down to the ice on a modified Airbus instead of the typical C-17.  Some were dissapointed to not be taking the C-17, but we travelled in luxury! Most of us were in business class seats and we were able to look out the windows and see Antarctica as we flew in.  The views from the plane were incredible!  It's hard to believe I'm actually here!!

 Loading up and ready to fly!

 Mt. Erebus from the plane.  Mt. Erebus is the southern most active volcano in the world.

 The sea ice from the plane.

 The Ice Runway.  We landed on the ice runway that is only operational for a few months before it melts away. 

Stepping off the plane!  It was amazing walking out and realizing we were there!

 Making our way over the Ivan the Terra Bus for transport to the station.

My new buddies enjoying our first sunset at Hut Point!