It's certainly not Antarctica! After 6 winters and a combined 4.5 years living on the Antarctic ice at all three US stations, I decided to switch it up a bit for a warmer adventure work setting. I deployed Tuesday, September 14th to Ascension Island on a C-17 from Patrick's Space Force Base. The flight took about 13 hours. I will be working Satellite Communications as I did in Antarctica.
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| I deployed from Patricks Air Force Base (aka Space Force Base) on a C-17 similar to this one that I deployed to Antarctica from Christchurch, New Zealand. |
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| This was my last Antarctic flight on a C-17. I am third from the left. |
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| Ascension Island is even more remote than Antarctica and a bit warmer since it is 8 degrees south of the equator.! |
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| Lots of room to spread out. I slept quite well stretched out on the deck. |
This was my 7th C-17 flight.
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| The view from my quarantine barracks. The island is volcanic. |
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| A large garden area. |
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| Today's lunch - Baked Swai fish. |
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| The quarantine barrack for 8-14 days. |
A very nice barracks.
Wow. What a difference! I bet you are feeling a little “ cooped up “ and hope you can read, rest, and keep moving in your room. It has been a different experience in the preparation and communication. Thanks for posting some pictures here. I will share with friends and hope we keep you motivated to write about your adventures! Love always' andee
ReplyDeleteI looked up the island as soon as Jocelyn posted. The waters around the island are so beautiful. I saw a lot if dry areas but some jungle. Where do they get their fresh water? Good luck to you. I hope quarantine goes quickly. I'll show my kids at school. Take care!
ReplyDeleteWow uncle Mike what a change. I hope you enjoy the warmer weather and have lots of amazing adventures love ya Mariah
ReplyDeleteThe soil looks so iron rich! Such a drastic change from Antarctica.
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