flights were conducted during both daytime and nighttime conditions with ❹ranging from as cold as minus 51 degrees F to as ❺warm as plus 5 degrees F．While most of you wouldn't think that 5 degrees F feels warm, to us, after almost a month of nearly continuously ❻below zero weather, a temperature of plus 5 degrees F actually feels pretty comfortable.In fact, for the last week or so, I've been ❼walking_around in a woolen jacket rather than an ordinary coat.

　　When we first arrived in late August, the sun was only up for less than 6 hours each day, but the day length was ❽increasing by 20 minutes each day.These trips are my favorite Antarctic trips since we have got to see ❾sunrise and sunset every day and enjoy the ❿Antarctic night sky and stars.

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　　Four Popular Places to Go This Winter

　　Harbin, China

　　China Harbin's winter is for the brave ones - the average temperature is 1.8 - but those who brave the cold will be rewarded with experiencing one of the world's largest winter festivals. 2017 marks the 33rd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January－March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.

　　Lyon, France

　　Paris may be called The City of Light, but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France's third­largest city. That's when the annual Festival of Lights (around December 8) takes over, with light installations (装置) that transform the city's streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix­Rousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25)．

　　Lima, Peru

　　Peru's capital Lima is home to the world's highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour. Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you'll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.

　　Vermont, US

　　Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding. Many resorts (度假胜地) have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low­energy models. These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.

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