I woke up today and I felt like I hadn't slept in a week. "Happy Camper training was definitely a workout.Today I get to learn how to drive some of the vehicles in McMurdo Station. There are a lot…
I can now say that I slept outside in the snow and I mean that literally. That's right - I slept in a snow trench. Now you may think I am crazy and you might be right. What type of person…
Today I began "Happy Camper" training. Now, you may be wondering just what this is and to be honest, so was I. This is a two day training that will prepare you to survive in case you get stuck…
 My first Monday in McMurdo started early. I was up at 5:30am and off to breakfast by 6:00am. We had our team meeting at 7:30am. My main responsibilities today were to complete some additional…
Sunday is the only day that the team doesn't work. Dr. Stacy Kim has a reputation for working her people hard (12-16 hours a day for 6 days a week). However, she also has a reputation for taking…
When I woke up this morning it took a moment to realize that I was actually in Antarctica. I must admit that it is a little disconcerting to always have sunlight. As you may know, there are times…
I woke up at 3:15am. I guess I was a little excited. After all, it's not every day that you get to go to Antarctica.The shuttle picked us up at 5:05am and took us back to the CDC. Maureen let us…
 We landed in Auckland, New Zealand at 9:00am. The view from the window was absolutely amazing. Everywhere you look it is green, but not just a plain green. It is a dark, luscious green that makes…
The last 24 hours have seemed like 42 hours. I actually feel like I have lived the 18 hours that I lost.Now, there have been several journals written about what happens when you cross the…
Today is finally the day that I leave for Antarctica. It doesn't quite feel real. I went to school this morning and did some work on report cards. I also picked up S.A.R.A. Speaking of S.A.R.A...…
When we last spoke, S.A.R.A. had just received a much needed facelift. We redid the frame, adjusted the floats, painted the parts, and attached 4 of the 6 thrusters.The next step was to attach the…
I thought that is was time to give you all an update. The new school year brought new students and a new teaching partner for me named Frederick Wagner. Mr. Wagner just retired from the United…