Location:  Recovery Lake “B”, 82° 48’ S,  18° 54’ E
Weather:  All clear, -25 C, wind 10 kts

This group of 5 has been visiting a variety of field camps in both the northern and southern hemisphere over the past 2 years to learn more about the work going on in these areas, and effectively communicate this work to the public.  They are also part of a publishing group working on an English translation of Jan Gunnar Winther’s recent book  <The Climate Mystery of Antarctica>.  They arrived from Troll Station via Basler aircraft on 8 Jan and stayed overnight, leaving after lunch on 9 Jan.  While here, the team had an overview presentation of our project, traverse vehicles and modules, as well as the overall science objectives of our work.  After the presentations, they observed many of the scientists and filmed the various science projects active in camp today, including the ice core drilling, snow pit studies, and radar work.

Visitors to field camps like ours are often a welcome source of news, information, and the chance to talk to someone different.  The group visiting us came directly from France, and brought all sorts of news, as well as a very welcome crate of fresh fruit from the kitchen staff at Troll Station, several spare parts, and a few other needed provisions.  We all enjoyed the visit and look forward to seeing their finished production.

The French film crew zooming in on Lou while she’s operating the ice core drill.  Photo: Stein Tronstad/NPI