Traveling on a Hercules C-130 to Antarctica presents a unique experience, marked by a seven-hour trip without toilets and minimal snacks. Upon arrival, the vast expanse of ice becomes evident, creating a surreal environment. At a French logistical station, the unpredictable weather necessitates an extended stay, complicating travel plans. The station is overcrowded, creating challenges for visitors and staff alike. Internet access is extremely limited, reminiscent of past technology, and further complicated by verification processes that are unserviceable due to lack of phone service.
The first thing you see when you step out is just ice everywhere. You're really new to this environment, and sometimes it feels a little bit like being on another planet.
In French, we say, en Antarctique pas de pronostique, meaning, 'no forecast in Antarctica,' because the weather is super unpredictable.
This station is just a logistical one; it's not meant to host people, and everyone who stays there blocks others from coming in.
There, it was like the internet of the '90s—you know, beep beep beep. I couldn't access my data because of this double verification.
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