I suppose I may as well get the cheesy picture of myself out of the way first of all.
Another busy few days here, with plenty more great opportunities for photos. The seal tagging continues well. We have now tagged 9 seals, which are busy doing seal type things and providing the scientists with lots of useful data, which is sent back to the UK via satellite each time the seal pops up.
The count should really have reach our target of 10 by now, but this little chap got away.
The ongoing tagging has also provided me with a few more opportunities to get out onto the ice, and add to my ever increasing library of penguin pictures.
And just incase anyone has wondered how we actually go about getting onto the ice? The answer is by using a contraption called a Wor-geordie, which is lifted up by the ships crane.
The seal tagging and science work is now finished for me, as I am on my way home. The ship made her way alongside the ice shelf at a lovely spot called creek 4 this morning. I then disembarked to start my journey home.
So this is my last picture of the Shackleton for the season.
It was then a very sunny snow cat journey to the base at Halley.
Halley is our furthest south base, and it is the first time I have ever had the chance to visit. Unlike all the other British Bases it is constantly on the move, as it sits on a moving ice shelf.
The base is currently in a time of big change, with the current base nearing the end of its life, and its replacement in the process of construction.
The above shot shows the exising Halley V, with the next showing the first completed pod of the new Halley VI
My journey will see me flying out of Halley tomorrow. Heading to the base at Rothera, and then from there onto the Falklands and finally the UK. I'll keep you posted...
Dear Jo, wonderful photos (again) and stories, have a safe journey home. Love from Tot and Peter.