I leave Raleigh at 7:45pm on November 3rd and 3 layovers (Miami, Santiago, and Inquique) later I arrive in Arica 8:30pm on November 4th.
I will get to spend a few days in Arica before getting on the ship. I am going on the second leg of the trip, so I have to fly down to meet up with the boat. The first leg leaves from Charleston, SC on September 29th and travels through the Panamal Canal into the South Pacific. My officemate Matt is going on this part. The ship will dock in Arica on November 2nd. There is a meeting between legs to discuss issues and scientific ojectives on November 6th. The ship will then leave Arica on November 8th. Matt and I will use this time between legs to go over what worked and what didn't work on his leg and will allow me to get more comfortable with my responsibilities. I will at least have a few days in Arica to explore and get a feel for the region. (I've always wanted to visit South America).
This ship will re-dock in Arica on December 2nd and I leave on the morning of December 4th at 9:30am and will be back in Raleigh at 11:50am on December 5th.
Writing this reminds me that I need to look into getting my absentee ballot for the November election. *Note to self
I am sure this trip will be exhausting. I will be on ship for 24 days, without seeing land. Good thing I don't get sea sick. But the experience is going to be amazing. I have been looking forward to it for a while now and it still hasn't really sunk in that it is approaching.
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So, I added your blog to my google reader this way I can keep up with it and be extremely jealous of your trip.
"Good thing I don't get sea sick."
I thought you might need to be reminded of the folly of speaking too soon. :)
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