Seeing Patterns

Going to the continent gave me a perspective I didn't get from reading my father's journals, books and dairies of others.  While watching the film Eight Below last night, I realize I see a pattern of Antarctica, I didn't previously have. The film shows the landscape, wildlife and challenges of community, survival, courage and friendship.  For the first time, the pieces I've been gathering make sense to me.

Postage Stamps

Passport stamps

I understand the importance of preserving paradise at the bottom of the earth.  Robert Swan, 2041 connects youth, corporate leaders and influencers to the continent.  The goal is, after being there, you will advocate for the continuation of the Antarctic treaty in 2041.  As of today, Swan's website posts 29 years and counting, before the decision to preserve or mine Antarctica

Views from the Chinese Station on King George Island

Whale bones on the Chinese station

Our transportation in paradise

I'm back from Chile.  It's much easier to review my pictures now. I wasn't sure I captured my experience well.  But for the first time, I can see what I have.  My 48 hour journey to Antarctica was remarkable!  It is a subtle and powerful experience upon which to reflect.  Because my father went decades before he had a family,  I didn't think I would feel a connection to the continent in my DNA.  I was wrong.  The feeling of awe is deep within me.

Denver Post Front Page Article Link

I'm delighted by who's reaching out to me because of yesterday's Denver Post Article.  Relatives of expeditions members, authors, publishers, customers and friends!  Today, I took questions from Gibbs Elementary, in Rochester, MN first graders.  They had very thorough inquiry about Antarctica and my trip.  There's more to say about audiences 7th grade and younger!

I'm on the Front Page of the Denver Post Today!

New Denver Post article by Colleen O'Connor.