A grand staircase and iron railing leading to colourful old buildings in the Terra Nova section of Bastia, Corsica, France, Europe

The Scott Memorial Lighthouse at Roath Park Lake, detailed view, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

A narrow street in the Terra Nova section of Bastia in nothern Corsica, France, Europe

An old bell tower in the Terra Nova section of Bastia in northern Corsica, France, Europe

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on ice berg, Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea, Antarctic, Southern Ocean

Terra Nova Bay Ross Sea Antarctica

Ste Marie Cathedral, Baroque interior, Terra Nova, Bastia, Corsica, France

Kayaking in Terra Nova Bay in East Antarctica

Kayaking in Terra Nova Bay in East Antarctica

Dramatic moonrise in pink and blue, Terra Nova National Park, Newfoundland, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

The airbus A320 landed on the pack ice of Terra Nova Bay, where the Mario Zucchelli base is located. Beneath its wheels lay 1.3m of ice and 300m of ocean. Victoria land, Antarctica

The expeditionaries bound for Cap Prud'Homme and Dumont d'Urville, in front of the Basler that will take them there. It's worth noting that some of them are wearing the blue garment normally worn for Concordia: this is because it's warmer and contains more down, which is no luxury at the start of the summer season. A matter of habit and personal preference. The buildings of the Mario Zucchelli base can be seen in the background. Terra Nova Bay, Victoria Land, Antarctica

The Basler, stationed on the Terra Nova Bay ice floe in front of the Mario Zucchelli base. The mechanics take advantage of a rare lull to carry out routine maintenance. The aircraft is strapped to the ground. A squall arrives from the left. Victoria Land, Antarctica

General view of Terra Nova Bay. In the distance, the summer airstrip. In the background, Mount Melbourne. On the right, the Mario Zucchelli base. Victoria Land, Antarctica

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules prepares to take off from the runway built on the sea ice in Terra Nova Bay, where the Mario Zucchelli station is located. Victoria Land, Antarctica