I have always enjoyed cold climates and connecting to the environment. I used to work in a museum in northern Sweden during the Arctic winter, surrounded by the northern lights. Back then I lived in a cabin in the woods. In some ways, that existence is not too dissimilar to mine now – though in the complete opposite end of the world.
In November 2023 I joined the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, the charity that looks after British heritage in Antarctica, as their postmaster and museum manager. It was a very long selection process to get the job, followed by two weeks of intense first aid and medical training. The massive packing list was a headache – I didn’t know how many socks I should bring.
