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17 December 2008 Out of Antarctica

The team caught the December 17, 2008 flight to Christchurch at 0530. Approximately eight long hours later we arrived in Christchurch, claimed our luggage, and turned in our Extreme Cold Weather Gear. I stayed one night in Christchurch and left for Los Angeles on December 18, 2008.  I managed to take a few interesting pictures on the flight from Auckland, New Zealand  to Los Angeles.

Sean at the beginning of the flight to Christchurch.

 

A view of the moon from the southern hemisphere
 
 
 
 
The snow covered San Gabriel Mountains are part of the Transverse Ranges of California

 

 
 
Downtown Los Angeles

 

 
Jackie back at work in her school office
 
Several days have passed since I returned from Antarctica and although I am glad to be home for the holidays, I find myself thinking of and missing Beacon Valley and Antarctica. Several people and organizations made this experience possible. I would like to thank PolarTREC for selecting me as a teacher, ARCUS (Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.), and the National Science Foundation for funding and support, and Dr. Sue Carleo, President of Los Angeles Valley College for her personal support.

Special thanks go to Dave Marchant's 2008 drilling team for all their assistance in the field, and a personal thank you to Dave for introducing me to Beacon Valley and the unique geology of the area. This was truly the trip of a lifetime. Please continue to follow the journal for updates on Dave's research, maps of the flight paths for photos, and lesson plans.

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