Category: 18–19 Season
The Hot Tub Time Machine
There are many science programs in progress this year at Casey, but one of the notable projects this season would be the Law Dome ice drilling team; a collaborative mission between US and Australian programs. With the advance team having...
Remembrance Day in Antarctica
Sunday, 11 November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). This morning at Casey station we held a service in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed...
Arrived on station
Friday was a big day. We had a few delays to our departure and there was quite a bit of waiting around at Hobart airport, but in the afternoon we were airside and about 3pm we were in the back...
Getting ready to fly
This week I’ve been busy around head office with final preparations before I head off to Casey. We were scheduled to depart today Wednesday, but due to weather the flight has been postponed for now till Friday. Fingers crossed the...
The Antarctic Season Opening
On Tuesday evening, expeditioners were welcomed by the City of Hobart at a civic reception at the Hadley’s Orient Hotel. This is a slightly formal occasion with the Premier of Tasmania, the Mayor of Hobart, designated Station Leaders, and other...
Would you like a postcard from Antarctica?
I’m getting ready to head south for the summer season again. Receiving mail down on station is such a great feeling, and so is having the opportunity to share my Antarctic experience with others around the world. When I received...
I’ll be working in Antarctica! Again!
With the contract signed this week it’s time to (officially) announce I’ll be heading South for my second season. I’m very excited to be getting such an amazing opportunity to visit a part of the world which so few people...