St Patrick’s Day
18th March, 2008Today is St. Patrick’s Day. I celebrate not for the holiday, but for the fact that I can get out of bed for more than 2 minutes! I spent all of yesterday in bed very seasick. The seas were calm compared to what they could be, but for me, the seas were like a continous rolling earthquake! I was taken care of by my wonderful cabin mate who brought me bread, bread, and some more bread. I was able to eat lunch today, but at the end, we ran from the dining room and saw our first iceberg! It was brilliant. At first, it seemed as if we were going straight for it, but of course we did not hit it and we watched it go along side of us. We have also seen whales today, and many birds. We are excited as the time comes to meet the advanced team at Bellingshausen. We arrive tonight. Tomorrow, we take the Zodiac boats to shore and we will spend about 10 hours on land!
Hi Ms. Gediman,!!! We are reading your posting and looking at others, too and checking out the pictures! What an experience! Ellie says she misses you! Anjali wants to know what temperature it is? Marina wants to know if you have seen any penquins? Nick wants to know how many seals you have seen? Isabella wants to know what types of whales have you seen? A Back (Andrew) wants to say he misses you! Connor wants to know if you can swim with the seals? Rachel wants to know how you are feeling , are you better now? Write more later, going to ART Love, 2G (P)
Posted by Jill Pelletier on 03/19/08, 4:12 am
Dear Polar Wendy,
Just want you to know we (my house full of Wendy supporters, some even with tails!) follow you online and think about you! Sorry you were so sea sick… Be safe in those Zodiacs! I have fallen out of them before but not in icy water!!! Lots of love from us all back home X
Posted by Carina on 03/19/08, 5:06 am
HI Wendy,
I am glad to hear that you are feeling better today. We have been following your trip. Take care and have fun love Susanne
Posted by susanne wulff on 03/19/08, 11:07 am
Hello Wendy,
We are so excited about your expedition! I am sorry about your sea sickness but you called right from the start. It’s in our blood. All I have to do is look at a boat and I get sick! I am so proud of you. I have been giving daily updates about the expedition to everyone I know and Kyle has been monitoring the web page as well. We are looking forward to more tomorrow. Love Howard, Laura, Kyle, Ella Marie (soon!) and Molly
Posted by Howard Lewis on 03/19/08, 10:52 pm
Hi Ms. Gediman!
First of all, Luca sends his love and misses you! He is just fine in his new “home” and will get lots of love and attention (hopefully welcome!) until you get home. We were very sorry to hear that you were sick, but are glad you are feeling better - hopefully that’s it and you’ve found your “sea legs”!!! Good luck in your upcoming missions, we’ll follow you and the group on the web. It’s very exciting! Sending you lots of love and bunny kissses! Susan, Gordon, Jacob, Matthew, Eve and Luca!
Posted by The Daniels Family & Luca! on 03/20/08, 3:07 am
Hi Wendy,
Sorry about the seasickness, but I bet the whales and the icebergs are pretty cool. We are having very cold weather for this time of the year, they are even predicted snow in the north, but I am sure nothing like the cold you are in. Keep the messages coming!
Jim
Posted by Jim Doran on 03/20/08, 2:02 pm
Hi,
Thanks for your postings, it’s so exciting to have you there. We appreciate what you have to go through for us :-). Being part of this project with Robert is so important, when trying to raise awareness of what is actually going on around us. Happy Easter to you, Rob and the rest of the team.
Love from Kerstin, Ulf, Martina, Susanna and Philip
Posted by The Svensson Family on 03/20/08, 5:27 pm
Dear Wendy,
The Homer’s and a Roccanova think the world of you and your wordly adventures. Your great, we are not without you.
P.S Lukey “La Princess” dit “bon voyage!”
i LOVE YOU WENDY!!!! -LOVE INE
Posted by Cynthia Homer on 03/20/08, 11:47 pm
Wen we hope you feel better!!!!! We love you. (P.s. Paul is Roccanova)
Posted by Cynthia Homer on 03/20/08, 11:48 pm
Hi Wends, We will check in later today for the videos that will be posted!!! It’s so exciting following you and the team on your expedition. Vic is in Sweden and will check the website later too. HAPPY EASTER!!! We love you! Be safe! Carina and the crowd
Posted by Carina on 03/21/08, 3:45 am
Hi Wendy! Happy Easter.I’ve been following your adventure. Hope you are feeling better. I know you’ll have lots to share with us when you get back. The pictures I’ve seen so far are beautiful. Take care and I hope the seas returning are exceptionally calm for you. Paula
Posted by Paula Rollo on 03/21/08, 4:29 am
Hi Wendy!! Hope you are fine!! Have read about the iceberg that suddenly broke down. Seams to have been a breathtaking and scary experience at the same time. Keep us posted. Xox The Svenssons
Posted by The Svensson Family on 03/22/08, 3:30 am
Buna Wendy, It’s me, Iuli from Romania…..Ce mai faci? I am so excited I can write you! I’ve read your beautiful messages about you experience on ice, I just love them!!!! They are like fairy tales to me; I can’t belive you are acctually there. You are such a brave woman and I am very proud of you! I can’t wait to have you back in the program and share your wonderful experience with us too. Stele, Nico and Dana are sending thier hugs and kisses as well. Be strong! I want you to know that I love this Planet with all my heart and I am trying my best to keep it safe and well…I swich off the lights everytime I walk out the room; every evening I unplag the tv, the computer… Well, all the best from us and good luck to you all! Iuliana.
Posted by Iuliana on 03/24/08, 2:26 pm