Live From Antarctica: Wednesday December 17
Today the base camp at Utsteinen underwent a complete transformation: 10 more tents were erected and new places to put tents(?) were outlined - all in accordance with Alain's preparation plans!
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Today the base camp at Utsteinen underwent a complete transformation: 10 more tents were erected and new places to put tents(?) were outlined - all in accordance with Alain's preparation plans!
The early return of the scientists gave us a few extra hands to help us do a number of things, including (among other things): moving containers, expanding the camp to…
Today, we have had a good day's rest. At the moment, some people are still in their sleeping bags, but not everyone of course. Alain is already in the driver's…
Today the last of those who were still out in the field conducting research - scientists from the BELISSIMA (Belgian Ice Sheet-Shelf Ice Measurements in Antarctica) expedition returned triumphantly to…
The weather is much better: it is the second day now that the weather has been acceptable.
At last, praise the weather gods: we had a day of decent weather! Finally being able to shovel the snow away without it blowing immediately back in was not something…
Back he is! And, as we said before, with very good news for the coast: the unloading site of the ship is now fully ready. It's as good as it…
Sinterklaas has found us! Amazing, isn't it? When we went for breakfast this morning, we all discovered some local delicacies: chocolate truffles made in Antarctica (to die for!), speculoos (this…
A day of rest. Not so much because it is Sunday, but more because the weather doesn't allow for many activities! Apparently, last year's expedition was extremely lucky with the…
The weather here is slowly but surely deteriorating: we experienced our first white out yesterday. If we're to believe the forecast, it's going to get even worse until Sunday.