Author Archives: Victoria

Update! I’m going to be spending the next several months down here as the lead winter over dispatcher with the Antarctic Fire Department! Also, I’ve been doing a lot of training of fire fighters and new people and such, hence, lack of personal internet time.  Which stinks.  But have no fear.  When I go onContinue reading “For those of you who don’t know…”

A picture is worth a thousand words. These are from January 2nd 2012 through current…

There are several trails around McMurdo for recreation, exploration and exercise.  My favorite of these so far is the Ob Hill Loop.  It is 2.7 miles of rocky terrain with some steep portions and a gorgeous view of the area.  I first did the loop back in mid December, right after my 30th birthday.  AndContinue reading “Ob Hill Loop”

So many things have been changing around here lately. All of the areas that were once covered in snow and ice are now rocky and dusty.  It truly feels like a desert here now.  Minus the heat part.  Well I take that back, we had about 2 weeks of weather where the temps were aboveContinue reading “Land of snow and ice to the land of dust”

Hello!  I’m alive! Quick run-down of what has gone on since my last major post and HOPEFULLY I’ll get a chance to post more later. I’ve seen countless numbers of seals I’ve seen 42 penguins (yes I counted each individual one) I’ve experienced 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years) I’ve turned 30 I’ve startedContinue reading “Eegads! Senorita Procrastination has been procrastinating…”

I will be able to post a blog.  I’ve been training people and therefore my intentions of actually posting a blog have been put off due to that pesky thing called work. I’m still doing great!  My 30th birthday here was amazing.  And I guess I’ll have to blog on my computer, throw it onContinue reading “Sigh… One day…”

Greetings from McMurdo! We’ve been having some lovely weather, generally around 32 degrees these days, which makes it warm enough for flip-flops and short sleeves.  You look at me like I’m kidding!  I just wanted to post a few words saying how much I’m still loving it here and things have been great.  Tomorrow, providingContinue reading “*Tap* *tap* *tap* is this thing on?”

Sunday, November 20th, 2011 Approximately 0130 Greetings and salutations to you all! Yes I know it’s been 20 long days since I last blogged and informed you all of what has been going on.  For that, I apologize.  It has just been crazy busy down here on the Ice. Our Chief arrived in the beginningContinue reading “Fear not! I haven’t been eaten by a skua…”

Halloween. The biggest party that I’ve yet attended here on the Ice. Halloweird is a better description of it.  I loved it though.  I didn’t dress up.  Well actually I tried to but my vampire bite marks weren’t sticking very well.  I ended up wearing a black shirt and saying I was paparazzi.  I’m attachingContinue reading “Hallo-weird / Not kid friendly – possibly not work safe”

Yes, I’ve been horrible at posting updates on here, so your treat is multiple posts in one day! I’m pretty sure I mentioned the Ob Tube before, however, in case I haven’t, it is basically a long tube that goes below the ice and into the water (there’s a glass casing at the bottom forContinue reading “Observation Tube and I can walk on water (if it’s frozen)”