The things I would rather do than work.
I just reserved a spot on a Russian research vessel bound for Antarctica in mid February.
This is looking to cost me more than any purchase I have ever made in my life that didn't have doors or wheels.
Those penguins better be freaking fabulous. For this kind of money, I would expect Catwoman, but I'm pretty sure she costs a bit extra on a ship full of cold sailors.
To be sure, I'm not expecting to find enlightenment amongst the icebergs or anything, although there is probably something to be said for spending two weeks miserable, cold and sea sick. Makes ya sea worthy, mate. Arrrgh. I just think you can see more clearly when you aren't staring at the same obstacles.
Two weeks on a boat with a bunch of Russian sailors. Oh man, I will be just desperate for a week in Brazil after that little adventure. I'm betting we won't have too much trouble keeping the vodka cold. Remind me to pack tonic and lime.
Comments
What an awesome adventure... Incredible! I read this and it's like you're just making up great stories...heh, really, these are the things of dreams!! How exciting!!
Posted by: cee | December 8, 2004 02:19 PM
Indeed. Congratulations, Jimbo!
Posted by: Kimberley H. | December 8, 2004 02:44 PM
Very cool! (No pun intended.)
THAT sounds like an adventure and is way more creative than most travel plans I've heard in a long time. Of course, living in Canada, I don't think that the cold sounds so terribly extreme or unbearable.
Posted by: Chair | December 8, 2004 02:46 PM
Don't forget a hot water bottle. Can't say I'd relish going to Antarctica in February. Brrr but congrats on taking the plunge and going on this adventure.
Posted by: Lynne | December 8, 2004 03:17 PM
"He's Mr. White Christmas
He's Mr Snow
He's Mr. Icicles
He's Mr. 10 below
friends call me Snow Meiser
whatever I touch, turns to snow in my clutch.
he's too much"
http://www.northpolesantaclaus.com/video/snowmiser.wav
Posted by: twisteduterus | December 8, 2004 05:08 PM
A Russian research ship? Sounds like the beginning of an expedition-gone-wrong movie. Just say NYET. Go straight to Brazil.
I just KNOW this trip and your climate-hopping are going to wreak havoc on your metrosexual skin.
Posted by: Anne | December 8, 2004 07:10 PM
Penguins rock.
I am jealous in an I'd-be-scared-to-death-to-do-that sort of way.
Posted by: jennn | December 8, 2004 08:56 PM
THAT is so cool.
Posted by: jenB | December 9, 2004 12:21 AM
Say, isn't it the dead of Summer in the Southern hemisphere? Remember your sunblock. I wonder how big the hole in the ozone layer is now...
Posted by: Tucson John | December 9, 2004 09:26 AM
yes. southern hemisphere. summer. it will be between 20-40 degrees in antarctica more than likely. could be worse. won't be better. either way, i'm gonna be cold.
Posted by: the mighty jimbo | December 9, 2004 09:56 AM
What possessed you? I'm not saying it's a good or bad thing - just wondering WHY?
Posted by: Heather #2 | December 9, 2004 10:34 AM
And what does this excursion cost? Penguin lover Jen would love to know, I am doing this trip someday.
Someday...
Posted by: Jennifer | December 12, 2004 08:06 PM