Mt Vinson 2014/15

Mt Vinson (16,067ft or 4.897m) is the highest mountain in Antarctica, situated in the Ellsworth Mountains. It lies in the southern part of the main ridge of the Sentinel Range.
Named for Carl G Vinson, a Georgia congressman and a major force in 20th century US Antarctic exploration.
The mountain was first climbed by a US expedition team sponsored by the American Alpine Club led by Nicholas B. Clinch. They reached the summit at 11.30am on 18. December 1966.

Punta Arenas, Chile - Ferdinand Magellan monument. He was a Portuguese explorer who organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies that resulted in the first circumnavigation of the Earth in 1519 – 1522.
Punta Arenas is a commune and the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antartica Chilena. The city was populated by many colonists from Spain and Croatia in the mid-nineteenth century and many of their descendants still live there. Other national ethnic groups represented are (i.e. German, English, Italian, Swiss, and Irish). Croatian immigration to Punta Arenas was a crucial development in the region of Magallanes and the city in particular. Currently, this influence is still reflected in the names of shops, streets and many buildings. According to some references, some 50% of the population of Punta Arenas are ethnic Croats
Punta Arenas is often a base for Antarctic expeditions. In the background is our Hotel Dreams Del Estrecho (blue building).
Direction for tsunami evacuation route. Punta Arenas has a population of over 127,000 inhabitants (2012 Census).