March 5, 2008 - Fairbanks: Day 5
I cannot believe all of the new technology I am learning to use. I was issued a laptop computer filled with software I didn't know existed, a waterproof digital camera, a voice recorder, etc.
Went to dinner at the Thai House on Monday night, it was amazing! I am in the process of uploading a podcast with some commentary presented at dinner (so be sure to subscribe to the PolarTREC podcasts on iTunes).
After dinner we took in the International Ice Carving Championships. There were ice sculptures, buildings of ice, and teams currently working on more projects. The things they were able to do with ice are unreal!
Last night (Tuesday) we went for a walk in downtown Fairbanks. Jeff Peneston (another PolarTREC teacher) had found a fossil shop earlier in the week where they were selling Mammoth tusk fragments!
Returning to the ice age
I just about jumped out of my skin when I saw them! I could only afford a small piece but I cannot wait to share this amazing artifact with everybody back home!
In preparation for the extreme conditions at Summit, Greenland, I chose my cold weather gear wisely from the "Fur Shop"...Tibetan Goat coat with Grey Wolf hat. Functional and Fashionable!
Fuzzy wazzy wazza bear…
All for now...stay warm!