5 Questions
What is the latitude of the starting point of the journey?
13.09 degrees north of the Equator
How many time zones did the author cross during the journey?
nine
What was the author's initial emotion upon arriving in Antarctica?
relief
What was the primary source of the author's wonder upon arriving in Antarctica?
its immensity and isolation
What surprising fact about India and Antarctica did the author wonder about?
that they were once part of the same landmass
Study Notes
The Journey to Antarctica
- The narrator boarded a Russian research vessel, Akademik Shokalskiy, to travel to Antarctica, the coldest, driest, and windiest continent in the world.
- The journey began at 13.09 degrees north of the Equator in Madras, spanning nine time zones, six checkpoints, three bodies of water, and multiple ecospheres.
Duration and Modes of Travel
- The trip took over 100 hours, combining travel by car, aeroplane, and ship.
Initial Reaction to Antarctica
- The narrator's first emotions upon setting foot on the Antarctic continent were relief, followed by profound wonder.
- The wonder stemmed from the continent's immensity, isolation, and the realization that India and Antarctica were once part of the same landmass.
Follow the author's journey from Madras to Antarctica, crossing multiple time zones, checkpoints, and bodies of water. The adventure takes over 100 hours by car, plane, and ship.
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