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First Hike in Antarctica

Snow covered mountains in antarctica

After spending five days at sea, the instant that my feet touched solid ground, a wave of relief washed over me. We had officially made it to station. Overall, life at sea was a pretty enjoyable experience and I did not get sea sick which was a huge win. I truly don’t see myself becoming […]

Chinstrap Penguins

The noble chinstrap penguin lives here in the northern peninsula of Antarctica with the two other brushtail penguin species – Gentoo and Adelie. The chinstrap penguin gets it’s name from – you guessed it – the line of feathers outlining their chinny chin chin! This distinct line of feathers make these tiny penguins stand out […]

Ode to Illinois Billboards

Billboards are a staple of the American highways. You cannot go on a road trip without seeing dozens of ads. Most of them can be ignored but sometimes they can spark up a conversation throughout the car as you look at empty miles of highway before you. They are so ingrained in the American culture […]