May201118
The Siberian Expedition: Temperatures are always a concern
Posted in Blog, Trans Siberian Expedition
Considering that my next expedition is headed to the top of Asia in the middle of winter where temperatures get as low as –80C, I am constantly going back and forth with excitement and fear about the situation. I recently received this annotated thermometer, which is at least a good way to keep a smile about temperatures that can cause you to lose fingers and toes.
| °C | °F | |
| 15 | 60 | Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one in their wardrobe) |
| 10 | 50 | Miami residents turn on the heat |
| 5 | 40 | You can see your breath Californians shiver uncontrollably Canadians go swimming |
| 2 | 35 | Italian cars don’t start |
| 0 | 32 | Water freezes |
| -1 | 30 | You plan your vacation to Australia Canadians put on T-shirts Politicians begin to worry about the homeless British cars don’t start |
| -4 | 25 | Boston water freezes Californians weep pitiably Minnesotans eat ice cream Swedes go swimming |
| -7 | 20 | You can hear your breath Politicians begin to talk about the homeless New York City water freezes Miami residents plan vacation further South |
| -10 | 15 | French cars don’t start You plan a vacation in Mexico Cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you |
| -12 | 10 | Too cold to ski You need jumper cables to get the car going |
| -15 | 5 | You plan your vacation in Houston American cars don’t start |
| -18 | 0 | Swedes put on T-shirts Too cold to skate |
| -23 | -10 | German cars don’t start Eyes freeze shut when you blink |
| -26 | -15 | You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects Miami residents cease to exist |
| -30 | -20 | Cat insists on sleeping in your pajamas with you Politicians actually do something about the homeless Swedes shovel snow off roof Japanese cars don’t start |
| -32 | -25 | Too cold to think You need jumper cables to get the driver going |
| -35 | -30 | You plan a two week hot bath The Mighty Monongahela freezes Swedish cars don’t start |
| -40 | -40 | Californians disappear Swedes button top button Canadians put on sweaters Your car helps you plan your trip South |
| -45 | -50 | Congressional hot air freeze Swedes close the bathroom window |
| -60 | -80 | Hell freezes over Polar bears move south |
| -65 | -90 | Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets |
