12.31.10

View of Rainier from the first flight

Posted in Antarctica2011 at 4:47 pm by rachel

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Not bad for a phone camera!

On the ground in Houston

Posted in Antarctica2011 at 4:17 pm by rachel

Henry is currently trying to execute an Ocean’s 11 type maneuver to pick up replacements for things he left in Seattle. I’m chilling in the terminal. Gonna go look for some laptop-sized internet now to keep myself amused.

Our flight to Buenos Aires leaves in just under 3 hours. Run, Henry, run!

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Henry on the plane

Posted in Antarctica2011 at 11:37 am by rachel

Trying to track down a forgotten item:

12.30.10

Rachel’s Gear

Posted in Antarctica2011 at 11:29 pm by rachel

I laid out all the outdoor gear I’m bringing:

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Here’s a close-up on the smaller items:

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And about that much again in regular clothes, and about that much again in formal clothes because parts of our ship have dress codes… sad penguin.

sorry, mommy, i know i was a naughty penguin

12.27.10

Coming soon… Henry and Rachel’s Journey to Antarctica

Posted in administrivia, Antarctica2011 at 11:01 pm by rachel

Hi everyone! My dad and I are departing this Friday for Antarctica, and I’m commandeering this dusty old blog to post updates and pictures of our adventures. Watch this space for more stuff soon!

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