Wow Chris - that's not good about having to be on blood thinners.. just be careful you don't get hurt and bleed out on us!

It is a big risk to go someplace like the South Pole for research - not easy to get away in an emergency.

I have had friends do a cruise down there - and loved it - I hope you have some more company now.. it's been a couple weeks since this post - so maybe the HW is back home.

Canie