Always summer, never warm.
This is the mantra painted in the Coast Guard's
Polar Sea Icebreaker. While enjoying warm summers up north I've chosen a second chilly summer in McMurdo Station, Antarctica.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

the colors of icestock

Icestock is an annual event to help celebrate the changing of the years. This year was no exception. Multiple musical groups from around station come out to sing their hearts out on an outdoor stage. And, adding to the excitement is a chili cook off. My favorite was the Kiwi's dish; but they did have an advantage in their access to venison to add to their stew!

I noticed a lot of color at Icestock this year; this is appropriate given the huge variety of colorful personalities at McMurdo Station. Everyone has a story. So, without further ado, here are some of the colors I took in yesterday!

Chalet Admin Cindy tasting snowflakes.











Painter Leah sporting an up-do.











Cargo Cary showing his band face.











Shuttle Jaime smiling her finest.











Shuttle Taryn dancing the day away.











Crary Admin Katie coloring the gray day.

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