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Layers and More Layers

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 wa...