Erika in Antarctica!

Erika in Antarctica!
If you look hard you might be able to see some frost on my eyelashes.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Am I really doing this????

Welcome everyone to my blog on all things Antarctica!! Really, seriously?? I guess there's no turning back now! So away we go!

I am writing this on my second day of orienatation in Denver, Colorado as I begin the journey to Antarctica. Getting handed $210 for meals and incidentals for the week is not a bad thing! But I now know a lot more about OSHA requirements and scaffolding than most!

We have 2 and a half days of training/orientation here and then will get on a plane tomorrow afternoon (Monday October 5)to head to LA. We will leave LA at 10:30 PM to head to Sydney on a 13 hour flight. 13 hours??!! Yikes! Lots of walking and exercising as much as possible I'm sure will be done on the floght. From Sydney we have a 3 hour flight to Christchurch, New Zealand and then will be there for a couple days. If all goes according to plan we will be "on the ice" as they call it, on Friday Octber 9. But from what we've been hearing, the weather at McMurdo Station has been so rough that only 1 flight has been able to land there. Some people have been in Christchurch for a week and a half. Although if I were to have to get "stuck" somewhere, New Zealand is not a bad place to have that happen. It is beautiful!

So all is well here as I have the afternoon free while Eric is at his Supervisor training. Will he ever be my supervisor I hear you asking? We'll see about that...
I know he'll be a great one, and I'll leave it at that! I'll write again once we're in Christchurch and have taken my allotted 1 hour nap after more than 24 hours of traveling! Really, that's what they recommend in order to get used to the time switch. We'll be 18 hours ahead of Texas time once we're in Antarctica! I hope that you will enjoy following me on this adventure as much as I am looking forward to keeping you posted on this crazy experience that I am about to begin.

Love to all!
Erika
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8 comments:

  1. sandyOctober 4, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    ohhh best wishes my insane friend!!!! I'll hope for a week delay in christchurch for you. Then you will be thoughourly...man that's a hard word to spell....oriented on all the hotspots for joel and I!!! I'll be sure to keep you updated on all you are...or are not...missing here=)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    YAY ERIKA! that sounds fun! oh btw are tthere any animals that l;ive in antarctica?

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  3. kalolaOctober 4, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    God bless your journey. Always remember, He is everywhere, which includes the other side of the world, and will be available at all times. Keep Him close.

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  4. anduOctober 4, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    I've got it!!! Since you'll be 18 hours ahead, would you mind sending us the winning lotto numbers BEFORE the drawing. That way we can get the tickets and we'll split it with you 90/10... Us 90, you 10 :-P

    Also, please send us some other tidbits from the future. I am so canceling my miss cleo membership, don't need that no more...

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  5. UnknownOctober 5, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Believe it or not, something I wanted to do while still in the Navy. Actually applied for Operation Deep Freeze from my Japan posting. Enjoy every minute and know that you are experiencing something few get to do. Stay in touch and so will I.

    take care,

    Frank Coggins

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  6. UnknownOctober 5, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    I have bookmarked your blog... can't wait to read about your adventures!! I will keep you updated on our own adventures in babyland :-) (Carter is saying "ma ma" now, and clapping, and waving!!)

    Remember that our thoughts are with you... stay safe!! Talk to you soon!!

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  7. Barbara COctober 5, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Know you are in our hearts & minds. You will cherish this adventure forever. Thanks for sharing with us. We love you!
    I'd like to get in on that lotto number thing! Is that legal??!!
    Take care,
    Barbara Cabrera
    ps - bring me back a snow cone!

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  8. Linda MOctober 5, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    I already miss you!!! Can't wait to hear of all your adventures....stay warm and write. Love to both of you....Linda
    PS: Got the car home and running - it was a dead battery and the starter jammed in the fly wheel???? Mike came through again. :>

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