I had a lot of great experiences between Christmas and the new year, from watching a Japanese play to hiking a 2000-year-old pilgrimage route to experiencing the New Year temple visit.
Konnichiwa (Hello)! My name is Amal and I am doing robotics research in Kyoto, Japan. I am also exploring Japan's culture, food and nature. I look forward to sharing my experiences with you.
Getting around Antarctica is not very easy, and it requires a lot of exciting, unusual modes of transportation. That's part of the excitement of expeditions!
What do the scientists and crew members aboard the Agulhas II eat when they're hundreds of miles away from the closest grocery store? Where is the food prepared? Let's talk expedition eating!
It's been quite the adventure just getting to the ship! I am now in one of the most remote places on our planet. We spent the first day of the new year just like Shackleton and his crew did in 1915!
