ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

The area is both pioneering and individualistic with a societal atmosphere, which could be described as small town gossipy and reclusive. Long-term "hermit" types are thrown in with transient tourists, most of whom are young backpackers. There is not a great deal of social stimulus and the Station staff and visitors provide most human companionship. The Station itself is compact with little separation between living and working areas.

During the wet season, conditions are very humid, requiring additional care in the handling of food, books and papers, and any cuts or wounds to the skin. Visitors to the Station should be flexible and open to learning. The Station also attempts (not always successfully!) to practice its creed of living lightly on the planet. A pitch-in attitude and consideration of other people's privacy and feelings will help to make everyone's stay more pleasant. All visitors contribute to communal activities such as cooking, washing up, cleaning and general station maintenance. Be prepared to overcome fears of fungi, spiders and dirt.

Bookings are strictly first-come first-served, with preference given to long-term researchers.

Please contact the Station by E-mail at least 2 weeks before you leave your home country - we may have a request that you might be able to fulfill. Besides it might prevent us having a heart attack when you appear on our doorstep unannounced!