Panorama shots of the station and the bay. We're slowly heading back towards having dark nights after summers constant sunshine.

Haven't taken too many photos lately as we've been underwater a lot diving for samples. Just a few shots of some interesting clouds and our Australia Day swim. It's a bit of a tradition and despite the chilly winds that day a fair crowd took the plunge. Most didn't last long though as the water is below 0 degrees. I opted to act as the lifeguard in a full dry suit so I was warm as toast.

This little fella joined us in the boat while we were snorkeling and hung around on the bow for several minutes. The other shot is of Simon after snorkeling. For reasons unknown, the cold water makes some peoples lips puff up. Simon's stayed like this for the next hour.

bergs & boats

more bergs and boats. Enjoy.

bergs!

Last night we cruised around the ice bergs just off station. Spectacular! As always a great variety of shapes and sizes to fasinate and keep the cameras clicking. The highlight was this berg with a jade section. According to the glaciologist on board, the jade ice forms from seawater at high pressures under ice shelfs. Not something you come across everyday.

Ele's at war

The Aurora Australis pulled in to the bay late last night. To greet them two of the locals put on a show of biting and headbutting each other. They soon got tired though and returned to the beach to continue their usual pastimes of farting and sleeping.

boat thief

Tired of swimming for himself this little fella thought he'd steal a boat instead. He crashed on to the floor of the boat after bouncing off the pontoons, inspected the engine and fuel tanks then gave up and jumped overboard.