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Was It All a Dream?

2/14/2012

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Was It all an Antarctic Dream?
We departed Palmer Station in early February on the Laurence M. Gould (LMG) icebreaker ship.  As we were leaving, Palmer scientists and staff took the "polar plunge" into the frigid waters to wish us a safe crossing through the Drake Passage.  

Above is a movie created last November at Palmer Station depicting the ritualistic "Polar Plunge" for the LMG homebound passengers.


The Dread of the Drake

With an unforgiving storm on its way, the LMG immediately left the protective peninsular waters and entered the open sea.  This meant that we had little time to get our sea legs before entering the infamous Drake Passage.   Though ahead of the storm, we still encountered choppy 20 foot waves clearing the Southern Ocean and then three steady days of 60 knot winds.  Needless to say, it wasn't a smooth ride and seasickness was almost inevitable. 

After four days at sea, the winds finally diminished and we were able to safely move about the bow and deck outside.  Nature's wrath had transformed into calmness and beauty as we approached the tip of South America.  


A Bugger Reunion

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We were able to meet up with our fifth member of the Buggers research team, Yuta Kawarasaki in Punta Arenas, Chile.  He will be heading to Palmer Station, Antarctica on the next LMG cruise.  


The End of the Road

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Here is my favorite Antarctic landscape photo.  I took it from Old Palmer Island near Palmer Station.


Eight days and 8,000 miles later, Dr. Lee, Dr. Denlinger, Dr. Goto and I safely made it back to Ohio.  I was warmly greeted by my close family and friends with a surprise welcome home party in my hometown.   It was wonderful mom:)

As I talked about my adventures, I quickly realized how my journey seemed dreamlike and nostalgic.  Antarctica's unparalleled beauty, wildlife, and environment just tugs at your heart.  One must experience it to know its profound effects on your mind and soul.   If heaven on earth existed, it would be here.  
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madison robertson
2/14/2012 07:21:01 am

we had 100*s party.

we go 100* dollar bills

and it was fun.

love,

MADISON.

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madison robertson
2/14/2012 07:21:46 am

:)



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madison robertson
2/16/2012 09:15:16 am

Hi miss harr

What was the animal that you were studying?

We had a 100's party. We got $100 bills. We took a picture. What did you do? I bet it was really fun.

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aubreerouse
10/23/2012 11:43:43 pm


hi miss.harr
i will miss you because i will be going to the inrermedit bilding
i will visit you tomarow maybe

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Dee Smith
5/14/2013 05:18:22 am

Dear Miss Harr,
I am the Sunshine Committee Chairperson for Portage County Retired Teacher’s Association. We would like to extend our congratulations to you on being awarded the Albert Einstein Distinguish Educator Fellowship. We were impressed by your numerous educational accomplishments which were highlighted in “The Villager” newspaper on May 3, 2013. Your short but distinguished career is a source of pride for all educators. We wish you well in the review for the national Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and your eleven month fellowship program. We look forward to hearing about your future accomplishments.
Dee Smith and PCRTA

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8/15/2013 08:18:14 pm

I love travelling and I used to go with my friends to visit new places around the globe. Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with us. I will visit there for sure and will get back to you with my reviews. Keep posting more updates in your blog.

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