New SKP-meeting

A small core team meets the 29th to gather all cave survey data and finish most cave maps. We set a new deadline for the SKP1-5 expedition report, sheduled for December. A first contact is made by the Soroptimists to see if an SKP-evening would be possible, to be continued.

SKP happening, ben there!

Saturday the 19th we'll give a powerpoint presentation covering the last 5 SKP expeditions, followed by 2 films from Rik Martens "Socotra, pearl in the Arabian Sea" (SKP1 report) and "The Exploration" (the exploration of a recently discovered new cave system in Bois de Waerimont, Belgium). Doors open at 8 pm near the public pool in Oudenaarde, Belgium. (for those who accidently pass by A MUST!)

Part two of the Ph.D. scolarship...

This month I defend the renewal of my Ph.D. scolarship from the Institute of the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, exciting! Afterwards my wife and I will explore the karst on Corfu Island, a splendid holiday to all.

SKP1-5 publication idea's and Brahmi links!

The core team came together again to discuss our expedition report SKP1-5 publication. The goals are set and work started! Another team member showed some freshly edited short films, we were all back on the Island for a while...
There might be a new lead to the translation of ancient underground Indian writings!

SKP on the radio

On Saturday the 20th a short interview about our project will be broadcasted on the National Radio1 and this in the framework of the International Day of the Water. You can listen to the interview the week after on the website of Radio1 (in Dutch only, sorry guys!).
We are making plans for publications. A complete report about our last 5 expeditions, with in depth information, should be ready at the end of this year. If people want to participate during a next field trip, feel free to apply by filling out our contact form!

Soqotran Cave Database is forming...

At the moment we are taking a closer look at the topographical cave maps and scanned in pictures. A substantial Soqotran Cave Database is forming...

Already more than 20km of cave passages...

Back from a 5th splendid SKP expedition! We crossed the border of 20km mapped Soqotran cave systems. Unfortunately it was not possible to send our reports from the island, because of technical problems. You can check out our activities on the website. The first presentation will be given at the "National Journey of Explorative Caving" in Brussels at the 31st of January.