American Airlines Saab 340BThe start of a 51 day trip with time in Argentina, a month-long semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica and two weeks in New Zealand.Antarctica Start, San Angelo, Texas, November 10, 20062006-11-10#0097Larry L. Jackson
Ice, KM Kapitan Khlebnikov LifeboatArrival in the islands off the Antarctic Peninsula after crossing the Drake Passage.King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, November 16, 20062006-11-16#0062Larry L. Jackson
Cape PetrelDaption capense capenseKing George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, November 16, 20062006-11-16#0070Larry L. Jackson
King George IslandNorthern-most of the islands off the peninsula.South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, November 16, 20062006-11-16#0075Larry L. Jackson
First IcebergA big piece of tabular ice.King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, November 16, 20062006-11-16#0076Larry L. Jackson
King George IslandThere are seven research bases on the island.South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, November 16, 20062006-11-16#0077Larry L. Jackson
Cape PetrelsDaption capense capense - commonly follow ships for food stirred up by the hull and propellers.King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, November 16, 20062006-11-16#0075Larry L. Jackson
IcebergNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0008Larry L. Jackson
IcebergNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0009Larry L. Jackson
near Neko HarborAntarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0003Larry L. Jackson
KM Kapitan Khlebnikov BridgeGuests are allowed access except in rough weather, but cigarette smoke smell was very strong.near Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0004Larry L. Jackson
near Neko HarborAntarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0006Larry L. Jackson
LJaxFirst excursion of this trip, but my second visit to this location.Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0148Larry L. Jackson
KM Kapitan KhlebnikovThis icebreaker is my favorite for its ability to go into the ice, but it does roll a lot in open ocean.Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0013Larry L. Jackson
Kapitan Khlebnikov details24,200 horsepower and a thick double hull allows the ship to move through ice 5 feet thick.Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-15#0000Larry L. Jackson
KM Kapitan KhlebnikovNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0015Larry L. Jackson
Neko HarbourAntarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0016Larry L. Jackson
IcefallNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0017Larry L. Jackson
Southern Gentoo PenguinPygoscelis papua ellsworthiNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0020Larry L. Jackson
Southern Gentoo PenguinsPygoscelis papua ellsworthiNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0022Larry L. Jackson
Southern Gentoo PenguinsPygoscelis papua ellsworthi - bare rock allows nest building.Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0024Larry L. Jackson
Southern Gentoo PenguinsPygoscelis papua ellsworthiNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0025Larry L. Jackson
Southern Gentoo Penguins & Survival HutNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0028Larry L. Jackson
KM Kapitan KhlebnikovViewed from a higher vantage point.Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0014Larry L. Jackson
HikeA hike after days on the ship and to get a nice view of the bay and glacier.Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0030Larry L. Jackson
GlacierNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0031Larry L. Jackson
GlacierNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0035Larry L. Jackson
Glacier FaceNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0018Larry L. Jackson
LJaxThe hike generated enough heat to unzip the complimentary parka.Neko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0039Larry L. Jackson
Southern Gentoo PenguinsPygoscelis papua ellsworthiNeko Harbour, Antarctica, November 17, 20062006-11-17#0040Larry L. Jackson
Larry L. Jackson
San Angelo, TX
