This week at Davis

Two Emperor Penguins

Brimming with youthful enthusiasm, I sent my first application in to Antarctica New Zealand, convinced that this would be my… Read more
A red hut on a rocky hill with snow in the foreground

As a communications and radio technician in my normal life back home, working in Antarctica took a bit of adjusting to. The high… Read more

A man in black hoody stands on an icy knoll

My name is Eric and I’m known simply as ‘Eric the Plumber,’ a nickname… Read more
A person stands on a rock looking out of snow and water

Here's to the over achievers: An ode to the Antarctic plumber Read more
Fresh green basil in a grow-room

As a small team gathered in the Davis kitchen, the sound of Italian folk… Read more
A man in a bright shirt stands on a rock with snow behind him

My name is Macca and you are blessed to have me write this month’s issue… Read more
A tractor with tractor tracks behind it in the snow, under a pale sunrise or sunset

Across 50 years of time, I remember my childhood, sitting in the… Read more
Davis Aurora

The real heroes of our journey are our families...those who remain at… Read more
There are no warm confortable workshops in the field

A recollection of the great Antarctic Road Side Emergency. A tale of… Read more
A map showing a lake called Rubber Duck Lake

A long long time ago (well actually about 10 months ago) the Davis Ducks… Read more
Two young men and a woman taking a selfie and smiling

We shared many adventures together over the years, this time we’ve had the… Read more

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