November 27th, 2013 Leaving the flat at 6.20am was a bit of a shock to the system but I couldn’t sleep much anyhow, I was going to Antarctica today! We were given a briefing in the departure lounge at the International Antarctic Centre and before we knew it we...
It’s my fourth day here on Scott Base and I already feel like I have been here a week. The past few days have included sleeping in a snow trench, hiking up a nearby mountain, hanging out at McMurdo station, and running a half marathon! On Thursday flying over the East...
Kia Ora, my name is Elana, and I have been fortunate enough to be awarded as the 2013 Sir Peter Blake Trust’s Antarctic Youth Ambassador. I am so excited to share with you my adventures ahead. Visiting Antarctica has always been a lifelong dream of mine. Six years ago...
November 26th, 2013 Hi all, over the next couple of months I will be posting regular blogs to keep you up to date with my adventures on the ice. I am hoping to head down south today in a Ski Herc, this is the same as a regular Hercules aircraft but...
