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It’s been somewhat of a tradition by now that my first words are an apology for not having updated this blog for a while, and then I go to list all the excuses for it. So to keep the tradition … Continue reading
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One of the unexpected bonuses of the change in plans for the journey back home was that we got an opportunity to visit Rothera. I’ve seen more wildlife there than I have throughout the last 15 months! Keep reading for … Continue reading
Last weekend we had the final trip out to Windy Bay for the outgoing Wintering team. There’s only eight of us left here on station of the thirteen that wintered in 2014 – the others went home earlier in the Summer. Continue reading
There was not a lot going on here on this blog for the last few weeks and in case you’re wondering why, it’s because in my mind I’m already finished here and waiting to go home! Also, sorry kids – no pictures in this one for a change! Continue reading
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The last couple of weeks were really hectic here at Halley, with the ships first call and the following relief operation, the start of handovers and some more flying!
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The winter is definitely over at Halley now. There’s more new people on station now than us – the 2014 Wintering Team, we’re working more days and longer hours, the base every now and then looks like a construction site … Continue reading
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The weather here has been really nice to us for the last week or so: -10°C, blue skies and next to no wind. The summer is definitely coming! And taking advantage of the conditions, we decided to arrange another visit … Continue reading
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As soon as we finished preparing the skiway, the first Twin Otter plane arrived to Halley, bringing a couple of new people and a few apples and oranges.
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Things have been a little quiet recently on my blog, and this has to do with an increased work load. I’ve been on a week of night watch not so long ago, the Gash and we had a day of … Continue reading
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One of the more iconic views on any of the BAS expeditions to the Antarctic is a Pyramid Tent, lit up from the inside with a Tilley Lamp, on a back drop of an evening (or early morning) sky.