11 November 2009 222 miles and counting!

Just a few days ago my bags were packed and I was ready to go. Now, I am well on my way to Antarctica. I am barely awake but am on the other side of the Pacific Ocean all in one piece! My journey began on Monday, November 9th, when I left Flagstaff at 7 p.m. It is now 3 p.m. in Christchurch and it is Wednesday, November 11. Tuesday, November 10th was a lost day as we crossed the international dateline. Enjoy this short video that sums up my journey nearly halfway around the world!

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I have now traveled 9,222 miles from my home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Soon, I will hopefully be traveling another ~2,300 miles south to McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Our flight is scheduled for Friday, November 13th but weather has been preventing flights and the crew at WAIS Divide is about 2 weeks behind schedule. Right now, I am crossing my fingers for some time in New Zealand… it is MUCH warmer here than at McMurdo. Stay tuned; I may be on the ice before we know it!