As my trip is now days or hours away rather than weeks away, I figured I should give a little overview by the numbers:
* Hours until I leave: 41
* Travel time to get to Dutch Harbor (including layovers): 14 1/2 hours
* Legs of Flight: 3
* Days at Sea: 20
* Current temperature in our port, Dutch Harbor: 47°F
* Current temperature in DC: 94°F
* Temperature difference between DC and Dutch Harbor: 47°F cooler in AK
* Hours of Daylight in Dutch Harbor today: almost 19
* Number of teachers on my trip: 2 (including me)
* Number of scientists: 15 (again, including me)
* Crew members: approximately 12-15 but I will have to update
* Number of posts per week, anticipated: Around 4
* Amount of extra credit my students will earn if they comment on a post: 1 Homework Assignment
* Number of people who have asked me to report when I can see Russia from our boat: 10
* Episodes of Deadliest Catch watched in preparation: 2
* Number of school-related items on my to-do list that have to get done before I leave: 6
* Number of items packed: Currently, none...but I do have a pile and a list...
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Ms. Kimport! I am SUPER jealous. Have a fantastic trip and I'm sure I'll be hitting you up to be a guest speaker during the next 7/8 Oceans in Crisis expedition :) I'll be reading along to see where your new expertise will best fit in!
ReplyDeleteMs. Kimport!!! It's Sophie...nice to hear that you will have a great trip!!!!! I wish I could go with you :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ms.Kimport !!! I had no idea you got selected for this trip. COOLEST THING EVER !!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be following your adventures. Have an amazing time.
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Jose Miguel
Hi! Hope your travels went well. Got your message and now I'm going to post this link to Facebook! Have a good time on this adventure.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Love the data points, and am looking forward to following you.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time.
Betsy