Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Antarctica Penguins "Happy Feet"

Antarctica Penguins Happy Feet

Many of my students wanted me to bring back a Penguin. They also asked if Penguins dance like the movie "Happy Feet." Here's a link to a video that a passenger made from his GoPro Camera. Click on the link above and enjoy their Happy Feet.



Monday, March 16, 2015

Antarctica Marathon Results March 10, 2015

What an AMAZING experience!
Rough terrain and interesting weather changed the course as the day went on.
We started with an overcast sky and around 32 degrees.
Strong winds, rain, sleet and snow throughout the day.
The mud got so thick there were times it felt like our shoes were coming off our feet.
We both finished the race and enjoyed all the cheers.
I finished the marathon in 5 hours and 10 min.
Took 2nd place in the 50-59 age group of women.
Rose finished the half marathon in 3 hours and 37 min.
Everyone loved our flashy tights.
They could see us coming throughout the day.

Motto: if you look good, you run good!

Our finishing pictures below



Friday, March 6, 2015

Don't Cry For Me Argentina!

Spent the last two days touring Argentina and Uruguay
Found the Evita Mausoleum and Pink Palace.
Fascinating how they respect the passing of family members.
Traveling with a great group of runners.
Found time to catch some rays on the beach in Uruguay.
On our way to Ushuaia and then to Antarctica.
Adios!





Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Blinding Me With Science

Met my match in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Erin MacNabb, is a 7th Grade Earth Science Teacher at Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth, TX and is blogging to her students too. They actually have homework! She will be running the marathon in Antarctica too.

Antarctic Adventure

www.tvsabroad.wordpress.com/faculty-hilites/antarctic-adventure/
Even on vacation, teachers never stop working. We are both blogging to our schools.



Monday, March 2, 2015
Day of flying. Left Minneapolis at 1:00 p.m.
Connected with my sister in Atlanta, Georgia and spent the night flying.
We landed in Buenos Aires on Tuesday at 8 a.m with very little sleep.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015
This was the longest day. We arrived at our hotel and dropped our bags.
Headed out for lunch and then to start touring the city.


Went for a 5 mile run. Very hot and humid. But revived me and gave me a burst of energy for the evening.
Dinner reception was very informative. Met people from all over the world.
Everyone here is so nice and looking forward to sharing the run on this AMAZING continent.
Many people are completing their 7th continent.
I don't know how people have time or afford all these races.
Off to bed to catch up on my z's. So tired!