Trek to Antarctica
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The sky cleared on the day we arrived, exposing a stunning mountain range, contrasted by a rich, blue sky. We toured around in zodiacs to view icebergs and search for whales. Photo: David Bradwell
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The bow of our ship crashed into 40-foot waves while crossing the Drake Passage from South America to the Antarctica Peninsula. Photo: David Bradwell
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During the temperate summer months, penguins flock to the exposed rocky shores of Antarctica. Photo: David Bradwell
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Group photo with Robert Swan, head of 2041. Back: David Bradwell MNG '06, Mahriah Alf SM '08, Valerie Karplus SM '08. Front: Robert Swan, Lara Pierpoint SM '08, Regina Clewlow, Beth Turner '10. Photo: Andrew Cockerill
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Far from major cities, camping in Antarctica offers a dazzling night sky, with the Milky Way clearly visible. Photo: David Bradwell
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Large icebergs exude a rich blue color. Grooves were formed by air bubbles while the iceberg was under water and solar energy when it was exposed to sunlight. Photo: David Bradwell
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Majestic humpback whales dove for krill found abundantly in the water around Antarctica. Photo: David Bradwell