Photo by Bob Stephens
My Total Solar
Eclipse Chases:
| 11 2013 | Uganda (Nov 3) |
| 10 2012 | Australia (Nov 13) |
| 9 2010 | South Pacific (Jul 11) |
| 8 2008 | China (Aug 8) |
| 7 2006 | Libya (Mar 29) |
| 6 2005 | India (Oct 24) |
| 5 2001 | Zambia/Botswana (Jun 21) |
| 4 1999 | Turkey (Aug 11) |
| 3 1998 | Curacao (Feb 26) |
| 2 1994 | Bolivia (Nov 3) |
| 1 1991 | Baja (Jul 11) |
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Eclipse #11
This was my 11th total solar eclipse. Every eclipse I have set out to see—I have seen. My first total solar eclipse (TSE) viewing was the 1991 eclipse, in Baja, to view the very long TSE—a trip sponsored by TravelBug. According to the advising astronomer, Jay Anderson, Baja had the highest chance for seeing the eclipse. We did see the eclipse, and I was bowled over with awe. Hawai’i, the other option, it turned out, was clouded out. In choosing my destination, I always “play the percentages”, that is, go with a destination that has a high statistical chance for seeing the eclipse. I remember this much: the experience was Wondrous, and inspired my subsequent eclipse-chasing.
I am very pleased that Jay and Judy Anderson were our group leaders. And that I was able to be in their small group. Excellent. Photo by Judith Shanks.
I really love TravelQuest, and how Aram runs his company. I always feel well taken care of. Staff was excellent, including drivers and guides. Judy Anderson, wife of main leader, was my angel. She endeared herself to me by taking my arm--she could see I was having trouble on my own. After that, she always made sure I had something or someone to hold onto. I was so grateful, and thank you fellow travelers, for your help in negotiating the rough terrain.
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