Although this has nothing to do with food, I thought you might find it interesting what I was wearing in that last posting photo.
Feet:
Muck Boots (on loan from the ship)
Shearling Insoles
Fleece boot liners
Smart Wool Socks
Body:
2 layers of thermal bottoms
Insulated Waterproof Pants
Thermal Shirt
Fleece zip up
Down Vest
2 Neck Gaiters (1 thin and 1 fleece)
1 pair thin liner gloves
1 pair heavy duty waterproof mittens
Coat issued by Cruise Company (inside liner and waterproof shell)
Life preserver (inflates on contact with water)
Head:
Insulated Wool Hat
Sunglasses
Hood
All this took quite a long time to put on. We went out on excursions twice a day. Timing was essential - put it on too early and you were a melted blob waiting to get on the Zodiacs. We were generally out for about 2-3 hours on each excursion. Temperatures were usually around freezing. Winds were somewhat to quite windy. When the wind kicked up, the water got a little choppy, and then there was some spray cruising on the Zodiac.
There were about 189 people on the ship. Only 100 are permitted on land at a time. We split into two groups - one landing and the other cruising. Then we would swap.
Feet:
Muck Boots (on loan from the ship)
Shearling Insoles
Fleece boot liners
Smart Wool Socks
Body:
2 layers of thermal bottoms
Insulated Waterproof Pants
Thermal Shirt
Fleece zip up
Down Vest
2 Neck Gaiters (1 thin and 1 fleece)
1 pair thin liner gloves
1 pair heavy duty waterproof mittens
Coat issued by Cruise Company (inside liner and waterproof shell)
Life preserver (inflates on contact with water)
Head:
Insulated Wool Hat
Sunglasses
Hood
All this took quite a long time to put on. We went out on excursions twice a day. Timing was essential - put it on too early and you were a melted blob waiting to get on the Zodiacs. We were generally out for about 2-3 hours on each excursion. Temperatures were usually around freezing. Winds were somewhat to quite windy. When the wind kicked up, the water got a little choppy, and then there was some spray cruising on the Zodiac.
There were about 189 people on the ship. Only 100 are permitted on land at a time. We split into two groups - one landing and the other cruising. Then we would swap.
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