Press Conference: First Phase Down
An international press conference was held on Tuesday, March 11, at the International Polar Foundation (IPF), in the presence of Belgian federal minister Sabine Laruelle in charge of Economy, Independent workers…
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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A Delayed Arrival in Brussels
The last members of the BELARE 2007-2008 team arrived in Brussels around 13h30 today. There were orgignally meant to arrive around 8 in the morning. However, the bad weather caused their…
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Success of the First Construction Phase - Press Conference
We have just received information that Alain Hubert and the last members of the BELARE 2007- 08 expedition will arrive at the Brussels-International airport in Zaventem on March 10, 08 00 am. They have…
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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…