Live from Antarctica: Arrival and First Day on Site
We ended up leaving Cape Town on Tuesday November 11th at 9:15 am. When we arrived at the Russian Novo station, we proceeded with the unloading and sorting of the cargo.…
News from Antarctica
Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News from the field are posted here regularily to keep you updated about what's going on.
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The Delicious Taste of the Last Drop
All marathon runners know it well: the last few miles of the race are not very difficult however they are the most intense. Seeing that the first summer season is…
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Uststeinen Basecamp is emptying
The weather is still very good but colder, with temperatures varying between -15 during the day and -22 to -26 at night, and no wind. The traverse left this morning…
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Early Return
It has been decided that, due to fast progress on site, the logistics associated with the return schedule of the building team would be shifted forward one week.
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Live from Antarctica: Dirge for an Old Friend
We were just getting ready to celebrate here jubilee in all her splendour. We had promised the 10,000th cup of coffee would be immortalized. Alas, Lady Saeco, our loyal coffee…
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Live from Antarctica: Sunday - no wake-up call
Last Sunday we were not disturbed from our slumber by the daily wake-up call and were treated a late breakfast. This is always a welcome situation on a Sunday, not…
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Live from Antarctica: As We Like It
The wind has been moderately strong over the past few days. Despite the low temperatures (-17°C), the sun is shining all day long. The traverse team that just…
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Live from Antarctica: A Promise in Due Form
In our last update we made some rather naïve remarks: "The inside insulation having been integrated in the station's shell, almost 75 cm lie between our feet and the…
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Live from Antarctica: Living with Engineers
There are certain truths to which even chronic unbelievers can only comply. For example, the legend according to which engineers know (sometimes) how to talk to machines... I would like…
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Live from Antarctica: signs difficult to ignore
As you enter the mess tent in the morning, the signs are difficult to ignore. Winter is nearing. Steam comes out of people's mouths, people's hands are tucked in their…