To Antarctica, right after the holiday

“The noise resembles the roar of heavy, distant surf. Standing on the stirring ice one can imagine it is disturbed by the breathing and tossing of a mighty giant below.” --Ernest Shackleton

In a flurry of preparations, the 90 students and 15 faculty members heading to Antarctica have purchased their muck boots, loaded up on layers of warm clothing, done their reading and are prepared to embark on the trip of their lives. Watch this space for journals, video clips and photos as the group travels to the place known as "On the Ice."