(CNN) — Johanna Davidsson doesn't remember saying goodbye to the pilot who left her alone on a frozen wasteland. Johanna DavidssonWith a peak population of under 5,000 spread across 14.2 million square kilometers, Antarctica held obvious appeal. On Christmas Eve, after 38 days, 23 hours and five minutes she emerged at the geographic South Pole -- home to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, a scientific research base. After reaching the South Pole, Davidsson was able to kite ski on the return journey. Johanna DavidssonSince her record-breaking exploits Davidsson has juggled nursing, motivational speaking events and published a book recounting her Antarctic expedition.

Source: CNN July 17, 2019 07:29 UTC