Celebrity Winch
Since I arrived, I've heard stories of a promised winch. This winch is special because it has cable nearly 2km in length. This winch is also special because it was the last piece of…
Why do science HERE?
Antarctica- “It’s a harsh continent.” – Robert F. Scott
The South Pole- “It’s a harsh-er…place.” – Jocelyn (not good at creating iconic quotes)
All that to say, that living…
Live from the South Pole
Our live event has been rescheduled to Friday, December 13th at 9:10am (Pacific Standard Time)! The presentation will focus on the Antarctic Treaty and an overview of…
A penguin at the South Pole
I hope that title wasn't too misleading. No, friends, there are no penguins here at the South Pole, except for one!
Jocelyn update
This morning I roamed the halls of the…
Community Cook Day
Happy Saturday! Today was community cook day- when the kitchen staff have the day off and the rest of the community cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is a way to say thank…
IceCube In Person
Jocelyn update
This was my first day without altitude medication and I’m happy to report I am feeling great! I even walked a couple kilometers outside. I took A LOT of breaks to…
Back to being me
Jocelyn update
Hello, everyone!! I woke up this morning feeling wonderful, with only a tiny, itty, bitty headache that I soothed with Tylenol, coffee, and lots of water. Could this…
THE GAME Part 2
This post will be short and sweet. I just wanted to come on and say that I WON THE GAME!
I'M AT THE SOUTH POLE!!!!
I got in this morning around 2am and have spent the day just…
THE GAME
There is a game that you have to play when traveling to, and around, Antarctica. Here are the rules:
You don’t choose THE GAME; it chooses you.
There is an unlimited number of players.
You…
Extraordinary
I'm not sure which I am enjoying more- the sights/weather at McMurdo station or the people stationed here. They make up quite an extraordinary pair. I feel like I am on an alien planet…
I’M ON ANTARCTICA!
I wanted to be more original with my title, but I can’t believe I’m here! Stepping off the plane yesterday was breath taking. I’m having trouble now just finding the words to…
I’m warm, but I’m cold.
A great day in Christchurch! I started the day at the Clothing Distribution Center with a general orientation. It’s very amusing to see different parts of this building in…
