Thawing Out
We are both off the Ice now, adjusting back to the world of unusual things like liquid water, flowers, green growing things, small furry animals, crowds, children, fresh food, advertising, rampant consumerism, and of course viruses.
The day after I got back I caught the flu, one of the worst cases I have ever had. Your immune system tends to get depressed on the Ice over the winter with no new viruses to fight. I was pretty much bed ridden for a week, but starting to come right again now.
Here's a couple of airplane snaps from the trip north...
Unloading the southbound cargo from the C-17 before the flight north
Flight Crew preparing for the northbound flight
Inside the C-17 on the flight north. Most the cargo is southbound at this time of the year, so there is space for people to stretch out when heading north.
Last view of the Antarctic mainland before heading out over the pack ice then open ocean.
The day after I got back I caught the flu, one of the worst cases I have ever had. Your immune system tends to get depressed on the Ice over the winter with no new viruses to fight. I was pretty much bed ridden for a week, but starting to come right again now.
Here's a couple of airplane snaps from the trip north...
Very interesting pictures!
Keeping eye on it : )
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Hi Antz,
Wow - I just stumbled upon your vids on YouTube & found your blog. I was really interested to start keeping track of you and others down in Antarctica & just read you've gone home only three weeks ago! I guess I'll have to go back a few months & start reading!
When will the DVD be coming out? I'm a definite buyer of that when it does! Will it be in HD on Blu-Ray as well?
Your newest blog reader & envious person of your job!
Andrew
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We are looking at a 2010 release for the film after all the post production is done. The DVD / Bl Ray dates will be dependent on theatrical / TV release dates.
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You photos and video work is GREAT! I spent a few weeks on the ice in 2007 and am hoping to head back in 2009. You have given many great ideas and wonderful accounts of what life is like in this frozen land. Thank you!
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It is my big dream, I'm very very often dreaming to come to Antarctica. How it can be possible ? All the best in NEW YEAR 2009 !
ps. Now I was coming to Europe form Iceland and I have flu /some new viruses :/
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Thanks!
Unless you can afford about $20,000 for a cruise ship, the easiest way to get to Antarctica is to get a job at one of the bases. Most of them require you to be able to work legally in their home country.
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You photos and video work is GREAT!
All the best in NEW YEAR 2009 !
Thank you!
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ANTZ, I JUST SAW SOME OF YOUR VIDEO ON CNN ALONG WITH YOUR WEBSITE SO I'M A NEW FAN! I'VE ALWAYS BEEN INTRIGUED BY ANTARCTICA AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND YOUR WIFE WHO SPEND TIME IN SUCH EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS SO WILL BE CHECKING IN ON YOU.
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YOU MUST BE TOTALLY OVERWHELMED TO BE BACK IN THE HUB BUB OF CIVILIZATION. HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER.
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