Reception: “Hi, this is the front desk with a daily amenities call. Is there anything I can get you?” Me: “Hi, thank you, could I get some more of the instant coffee packets?” R: “Of course!” M: “How many can I get?” R: “Oh, you’re pretty early on in your stay so I’ve...
Let’s just say that in most global map projections, Antarctica gets the short end of the stick. It is either too big or too small or cut into pieces and often looks like a long white strip sitting at the bottom of the world. But for this blog that simply will not do!...
Waking up at 3:45am on my birthday was not my favorite but it was a small price to pay in order to begin the epic journey that will take me to the South Pole. Two flights later (one with a row to myself for some much-needed naptime!), I arrived in San Francisco and...