Training and preparation for Antarctic field work
Soon after arriving at Scott Base, we had dinner and were briefed about the base. The next few days involved … Continue reading Training and preparation for Antarctic field work
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Boomerang’d
Two days later and I’m back in the hotel in Christchurch. On day 1 we were scheduled to leave on … Continue reading Boomerang’d
“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveller only who is foreign.”
I’ve landed in Antarctica, albeit 2 days late, and it’s a very pleasant -3 degrees C (with wind chill)! It … Continue reading “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveller only who is foreign.”
Field season 2012/13: Mackay Glacier, Antarctica.
I’d just like to start with some words of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, recovered from his body 100 years ago. … Continue reading Field season 2012/13: Mackay Glacier, Antarctica.
Life at Scott Base, Ross Island, Antarctica
It was a white out. However, after a 51-hour delay in Christchurch and then a noisy 6-hour flight in a … Continue reading Life at Scott Base, Ross Island, Antarctica
