Tonight's link theme is Antarctica. You've all seen the natural beauty, but what about the culture?

The largest community in Antarctica is at McMurdo station, seen here (pic) from above. It's located on Ross Island, which is the farthest point south on earth accessible by ship.

The population generally hovers around 250 during the winter months and jumps to about 1000 in the summer. All of the residents are involved in scientific research or support services.

If you lived there, here's how you might spend your day: Get up and do some work at the office (pic), grab lunch (pic) and go back to work. Later, have some beers (pic) and play some foosball (pic) at Gallegher's Bar, before returning to the dorms (pic) to sleep. What's that, you say? It's Sunday? Well then why don't you get some exercise (pic and pic) and then enjoy the festival (pic and pic). Just don't forget to go to church (pic).

Whatever you do, try not to smoke. Fires are a very serious problem (pic) at McMurdo because of the dry air. In fact, it would be best for you to check out the McMurdo Station handbook for all the rules and regulations.