Keri Nelson: Life and Work in Antarctica
After a career first as a journalist and then as a traveling nurse, Keri Nelson chased an even grander adventure and secured a job in Antarctica. Seventeen seasons later, she’s done a lot of different jobs at various research stations, she's experienced both summers and winters on the continent, and even helped with scientific research.
In this episode, Keri shares what it’s really like to live at the bottom of the world, giving insights into the routines, the landscape, the excursions, and the vibrant community that keeps beckoning her back.
Hear Keri talk about:
What daily life can be like on different Antarctic research bases
The difference between summer and winter seasons on the continent
What the community on Antarctic bases can be like
What life in Antarctica has taught her
What it means to transition between life on and off the ice
Mentioned in this episode:
“I guess just kind of knowing my speck of what I am in this universe is something that Antarctic has taught me, among many, many other things.”
Episode 2 Notes
Coming soon.