Would You Spend Five Months With Penguins And No Wifi Or Running Water?


Working in Antarctica is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream, however seeing the reality of the climate disaster up close will be brutal. Antarctica holds an almost mythical appeal. Detached from the rest of the world, its beauty is unique. It is a continent that has never seen a war, and where testing military capabilities is strictly forbidden. It is, as the Antarctic Treaty reminds us, “a natural reserve devoted to peace and science”. What do you think LiveTribers? Would you spend five months with penguins and no Wifi or running water?

Posted by on 05 Dec 2022

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    Kelly

    No way, couldn’t complete my surveys haha

    Posted by Kelly on 11 Jan 2023
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    lisa170

    Absolutely. I think if I passed up that opportunity I'd regret it forever.

    Posted by lisa170 on 01 Jan 2023
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    Mark

    hell yeah it sounds like fun to me and not much different to being at home

    Posted by Mark on 01 Jan 2023
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    .Vesta

    The cold would be a slight challenge but the opportunity to spend time endlessly in nature away from people, covid and the constant tragedy that is the world news. It's like lockdown but way better. For those of you puzzled by my response I'm an introvert. The uncomfortability that extroverts felt during the lockdowns unable to meet your basic human needs for connection is the same uncomfortable feeling introverts get most days being forced to constantly socially interact and be surrounded by others on every 'special occasion'. In small doses it's fine but omg society give us a break - we're happy being alone, need it for sanity and are usually more in tune with the reality of society since we spend time observing it without the bias of interaction. Back to the post though - sounds like an amazing opportunity :)

    Posted by .Vesta on 01 Jan 2023
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    wombatwagon

    No not for me. I like the idea of the peace and natural beauty and no war but too isolated.

    Posted by wombatwagon on 01 Jan 2023
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    kendallx3

    No thank you, I'd have to pass

    Posted by kendallx3 on 23 Dec 2022
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    Jay

    I think I could do it with several books aside.

    Posted by Jay on 23 Dec 2022
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    Minh-Hai Henry

    If the pay is right and it is a one time thing then I'm all for it

    Posted by Minh-Hai Henry on 23 Dec 2022
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    Aust.

    What a nightmare definitely not, it would even be hard to date someone! Not without my pets!

    Posted by Aust. on 23 Dec 2022
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    tassiegirl

    I would be happy to spend 5 months with the penguins. I wouldn't mind if I didn't have the internet. It would be very hard to not have running hot water, especially as it is so cold there.

    Posted by tassiegirl on 15 Dec 2022
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    Hispania

    I have family who regularly go to Antarctica for research. Through their experiences I have learnt a lot about what the place is like, the nations that are there and the type of research that takes place. I would love to go there - to have the opportunity to see the landscape, to take part if the significant research projects, to cooperate across countries and to experience the way the time spent there builds resilience

    Posted by Hispania on 15 Dec 2022
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    merryl

    No. I hate the cold.

    Posted by merryl on 15 Dec 2022
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    Jenni

    I don't like the cold at all so although Antarctica would be amazing to experience and I'm ok with the no running water or wifi I could stand the cold!

    Posted by Jenni on 06 Dec 2022
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    ere

    If I want to see penguins I'll go to Phillip Island (Vic) Running water, meh, lived in the bush for 5 years, no big deal. WiFi is so patchy here it might as well be non-existant. Antarctican holds no appeal, with lots of snow and ice and long cold nights. I can get that by going to Tasmania.

    Posted by ere on 06 Dec 2022
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    CILLY0

    Unfortunately, I am too old now and I just hate being cold. Don't mind being on my own or without wi-fi - it is just the cold that bothers me.

    Posted by CILLY0 on 06 Dec 2022
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    Guntis

    I would be happy, but I am too old to get such a possibility...

    Posted by Guntis on 05 Dec 2022
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    kendallx3

    Definitely yes!

    Posted by kendallx3 on 05 Dec 2022
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    yelsha42

    I would jump at the opportunity

    Posted by yelsha42 on 05 Dec 2022
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    RED770

    I like penguins too but I don’t like the cold or hungry polar bears

    Posted by RED770 on 05 Dec 2022
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    mact

    Errrr.....NO Polar Bears in Antarctica.....thankfully!

    Posted by mact on 07 Dec 2022
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    Rachel

    I do like penguins but I hate the cold. Definitely not for me

    Posted by Rachel on 05 Dec 2022
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    tutti_cutie

    No, I’m honestly too much of a princess and need my creature comforts. I do love nature and adventure, but I’d say I’d last 1 week max lol

    Posted by tutti_cutie on 05 Dec 2022
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    Sue

    I'd love to say that I'd jump at the chance, but I'm not sure I could handle the cold. If there was a way of coming home if I reacted badly, I'd definitely give it a try.

    Posted by Sue on 05 Dec 2022
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    Foz

    No as it would be too difficult for me in the extremely low temperature

    Posted by Foz on 05 Dec 2022
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    mid

    Yes I would love the once in a Lifetime experience

    Posted by mid on 05 Dec 2022
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    Doug

    It would sure be different, but would be amazing, I’d love to see penguins and the ice

    Posted by Doug on 05 Dec 2022
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    mact

    No.... . I dislike cold temperatures and awkward living conditions and death is only a machine malfunction away!.....and you are paying mega bux for the pleasure!!!!

    Posted by mact on 05 Dec 2022
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    Jezemeg8

    Yes, going without running water or wifi would be quite easy actually, even the temperature isn't a worry to me. It would be a lovely way to spend the time.

    Posted by Jezemeg8 on 05 Dec 2022
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    stutara66

    Could go without WiFi - but not running water & to be in that cold environment is definitely a no-no for me! Please leave what is left of the natural world to the creatures that survive there for a purpose

    Posted by stutara66 on 05 Dec 2022
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    donna

    No, I definitely would not spend 5 months in cold weather freezing cold that is not exactly suitable for humans and it should be left alone. Every time man enters for science, damage is done and a fine foot print remaining left behind. Due to it not being habitatable for humans I don't believe scientists need to do any research and just leave the habitat alone free for animals to survive. Destroying their habitat, then man moves on.

    Posted by donna on 05 Dec 2022
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    Tanya

    I would jump at this opportunity but feel I am a bit old even though I am a young and a fit 54 year old......I hated the cold also but would invest in several full sets of thermal underwear......with change of life I'm a little hot and have been for years so prefer cold nowadays with hormones etc.....I just feel life is all about adventures and opportunity.....and should be grabbed with both hands if this was ever offered....It's a completely different world.......

    Posted by Tanya on 10 Dec 2022
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    Paula

    I don 't give 2 hoots for WiFi but I wouldn't spend 5 months with no running water, or Penguins and I certainly wouldn't spend 5 months in Antartica because even when it's warm it's cold and I don't like cold.

    Posted by Paula on 05 Dec 2022
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    Glen

    It really would not be my idea of fun. So grateful for clean accessible water when so much of the planet doesn't have it.

    Posted by Glen on 05 Dec 2022
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    Another Gilly

    In a blink of an eye so long as I had warm clothes and a place to sleep

    Posted by Another Gilly on 05 Dec 2022
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    Daniel

    no, i prefer stay in cbd and need wifi

    Posted by Daniel on 05 Dec 2022
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