So I wanted to post my GPS coordinates and it looks like this will work - if you click will take you to Moab but hopefully I'll be able to fill in the coordinates with my location in the Southern Hemisphere!
+38° 34' 24.00", -109° 32' 57.00"
I thought you may also be interested in some southern hemisphere constellations, because I will be seeing a lot of stars!
South Constellations
Friday, September 27, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Gear Update
Binoculars - check. I got the Tasco 12x25. I meant to get the 10x25 but goofed. It's hard to hold steady but I'm getting better (or used to it).
Suitcase - check. Got the REI tech 32" wheeled duffle. I like how the base can come out so it completely collapses down.
Camera lenses - check. I'm figuring out how to use them. This is a practice shot that I took of my cat from across the bedroom.
Suitcase - check. Got the REI tech 32" wheeled duffle. I like how the base can come out so it completely collapses down.
Camera lenses - check. I'm figuring out how to use them. This is a practice shot that I took of my cat from across the bedroom.
Extra batteries - check
Backpack - check. This is also going to be used to climb Half Dome. It's a Moutain Hardware Women's Wandra.
104 days till I leave!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Hmm, called the camera store and they referred to my Canon G11 as "a little point and shoot." Oh dear.
I found this great website (http://www.coolantarctica.com/Travel/antarctica_travel_clothing.php) that lists some very good items to bring (alas, more $$$), maybe I can borrow?
1. binoculars
2. luggage that can squish down. This never occurred to me but it makes sense since the cabin size is small. But then I look at wheeled duffel bags and they can range from $150-300. Whew.
3. Waterproof backpack
4. power strip
Fortunately I have plenty of warm clothing from having lived in Minnesota - glad I didn't get rid of too much!
I found this great website (http://www.coolantarctica.com/Travel/antarctica_travel_clothing.php) that lists some very good items to bring (alas, more $$$), maybe I can borrow?
1. binoculars
2. luggage that can squish down. This never occurred to me but it makes sense since the cabin size is small. But then I look at wheeled duffel bags and they can range from $150-300. Whew.
3. Waterproof backpack
4. power strip
Fortunately I have plenty of warm clothing from having lived in Minnesota - glad I didn't get rid of too much!
Getting ready!
OK, this is my first posting. Getting ready for Antarctica, and figuring out how to use this website.
There is so much to do still! Did you know that you have to apply for a Brazilian visa in person at the consulate? The nearest one is in San Francisco. You can also use a visa agency, but I'm assuming that costs extra and then you would be entrusting your passport to a stranger.
So:
Airfare arranged: check
Hotels in Iguazu, Buenos Aires: check
Pre-cruise travel package: check
To do:
Brazilian visa
Reciprocity fee to Argentina
Seasickness remedies: TBD next week with physician
Supplies: waterproof pants, 300 mm zoom lens for camera, extra battery and memory card, long undies, waterproof covering for camera, (should I get one of those fishing tackle vests like in "Where'd you go, Bernadette?"), gluten-free snacks (still looking for the perfect 100 mL container so I can bring peanut butter onto the plane).
Shower SK (a.k.a. cat baby sitter) with gifts of appreciation
Fix the zipper on my suitcase
Here is a link to a penguin ID chart I found:
Penguin ID chart
There is so much to do still! Did you know that you have to apply for a Brazilian visa in person at the consulate? The nearest one is in San Francisco. You can also use a visa agency, but I'm assuming that costs extra and then you would be entrusting your passport to a stranger.
So:
Airfare arranged: check
Hotels in Iguazu, Buenos Aires: check
Pre-cruise travel package: check
To do:
Brazilian visa
Reciprocity fee to Argentina
Seasickness remedies: TBD next week with physician
Supplies: waterproof pants, 300 mm zoom lens for camera, extra battery and memory card, long undies, waterproof covering for camera, (should I get one of those fishing tackle vests like in "Where'd you go, Bernadette?"), gluten-free snacks (still looking for the perfect 100 mL container so I can bring peanut butter onto the plane).
Shower SK (a.k.a. cat baby sitter) with gifts of appreciation
Fix the zipper on my suitcase
Here is a link to a penguin ID chart I found:
Penguin ID chart
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