The project had to changed due to some (un)expected informations. The biggest change is - there is no more "team". Nilton cannot go to Tristan da Cunha. That has an influance one the whole project, he was the "cameraman". This mean, there will be no documental movie and the trip there will be made all by myself. If I find sponsores. I also want to short the stay. I will take the first boat there and hopefully I will take the same boat back. From about 3 months I will do about one and a half. There is still no shedule for 2014 so I do not know the exact datas.
This porject will turn into less official. But it is still a big thing! The remotes inhabitted island in the World!
Showing posts with label Margarida. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Margarida. Show all posts
15 October 2013
30 July 2013
Azores
This time a little bit more personal.
It was very hard for me to put any information about project or Tristan da Cunha Islands because of my other trip. I needed to work hard and after this, prepared everything for more than two months away from home. But I reached Graciosa (one of Azores Islands) couple days ago, now I am in Pico, where I will be staying for the next days and hopefully, I find a home to stay. I was already in Azores two years ago and a year ago. The trip year ago was an amaizing thing. Also two months, switching islands, meeting new people... That what makes my heart beating! That is why, I would really like to go to Tristan da Cunha.
I have met here, in Azores, Nilton. However, the funny story is, he's not here. So I'm from Poland and I'm in Azores, Nilton is from Azores and he's somewhere in Switzerland... But thanks to the Internet, we can be in touch. Besides other things, I will try to find sponsores here. Hopefully, having Nilton on board in this project will help!
So if you were interested in how looks Pico, one of the most beautiful Island of Azores (in my opinion) take a look what Nilton want to show you:
Also, for those who want to know how it is to travel alone in Azores, my personal blog In the middle of nowhere... 50 days in Azores
Sorry, for the off topic post, but I did not want to anyone think the project is over. Now when I'm away will be hard to share with you informations about Tristan da Cunha Islands. I will do my best, but I can't promise you will find any new post in next two months. Very sorry for that.
It was very hard for me to put any information about project or Tristan da Cunha Islands because of my other trip. I needed to work hard and after this, prepared everything for more than two months away from home. But I reached Graciosa (one of Azores Islands) couple days ago, now I am in Pico, where I will be staying for the next days and hopefully, I find a home to stay. I was already in Azores two years ago and a year ago. The trip year ago was an amaizing thing. Also two months, switching islands, meeting new people... That what makes my heart beating! That is why, I would really like to go to Tristan da Cunha.
I have met here, in Azores, Nilton. However, the funny story is, he's not here. So I'm from Poland and I'm in Azores, Nilton is from Azores and he's somewhere in Switzerland... But thanks to the Internet, we can be in touch. Besides other things, I will try to find sponsores here. Hopefully, having Nilton on board in this project will help!
So if you were interested in how looks Pico, one of the most beautiful Island of Azores (in my opinion) take a look what Nilton want to show you:
Also, for those who want to know how it is to travel alone in Azores, my personal blog In the middle of nowhere... 50 days in Azores
Sorry, for the off topic post, but I did not want to anyone think the project is over. Now when I'm away will be hard to share with you informations about Tristan da Cunha Islands. I will do my best, but I can't promise you will find any new post in next two months. Very sorry for that.
13 June 2013
What we do - Margarida
This time Margarida.
In free time she is drawing maps. By hand, not by computer. She uses software to draw maps at work, so she's full time Cartographer. One of her last (and for sure the biggest) work you can find... here!
It was a map made for a Mexican Friend. He wanted to have a map of his family. The idea how it should look took about one day. Making this map, took about 20 days. Of course, it was made in free time, without any rush. Below you can find some photos made during the process of creating this map ;-)
Enjoy!
In free time she is drawing maps. By hand, not by computer. She uses software to draw maps at work, so she's full time Cartographer. One of her last (and for sure the biggest) work you can find... here!
It was a map made for a Mexican Friend. He wanted to have a map of his family. The idea how it should look took about one day. Making this map, took about 20 days. Of course, it was made in free time, without any rush. Below you can find some photos made during the process of creating this map ;-)
Enjoy!
First of all - some sketches were made
Then it was decided, it won't be black and white, but with color
It took Margarida 3 pencils, 12 color pencils, ruler and.. an eraser to make the map
The map started to look like this:
And the final look:
At the very end in the upper left corner (in the box) was added special inscription.
7 June 2013
Surnames in Tristan
Did you know that there are only seven surnames used?
It's GLASS - from William Glass
SWAIN - from Thomas Swain
GREEN - from Peter Green
ROGERS - from Thomas Rogers
HAGAN - from Andrew Hagan
REPETTO - from Andrea Repetto
and LAVARELLO - from Gaetano Lavarello
Therefore, they rather using their name to surname ;-)
I also heard that in 1826 one lady married a Scotch guy with a surname Patterson, but I can't find any confirmation this surname is still used on the Island.
For the last two days, when Nilton and I showed this blog to others, there were over 100 entries! Thank you guys! You are amaizing! Please, be with us all the time!
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It's GLASS - from William Glass
SWAIN - from Thomas Swain
GREEN - from Peter Green
ROGERS - from Thomas Rogers
HAGAN - from Andrew Hagan
REPETTO - from Andrea Repetto
and LAVARELLO - from Gaetano Lavarello
Therefore, they rather using their name to surname ;-)
I also heard that in 1826 one lady married a Scotch guy with a surname Patterson, but I can't find any confirmation this surname is still used on the Island.
For the last two days, when Nilton and I showed this blog to others, there were over 100 entries! Thank you guys! You are amaizing! Please, be with us all the time!
You can get e-mail whenever new post come up - use the 'follow by e-mail' button. Thank you!
27 May 2013
The team
Today something about the team.
For now there are Nilton and Margarida. However, there will be one more person, from Tristan da Cunha.
We will be quite International team. Actually we already are!
Nilton - he is from Pico. A beautiful island in Azores Archipelago.
He is responsible for making photos and movies and having fun. Also he is a mountain guide which makes him a perfect member of team going to Tristan to climb Mary's Peak. He has experience in ... everything, but the most significant for this trip:
Margarida - truly, Malgorzata, but the name is almost impossible to pronounce it correctly. So let it be Margarida - Portuguese equvalent. She's a Polish girl.
She did a master in GIS and Cartography, she also travel a little around Europe and even presented one of her trips at KOLOSY in Gdynia. That is why she is resposible in this team for maps and books and making everyone smile. It won't be hard since she has quite crazy and fancy ideas like going to Tristan da Cunha. She also took part in European Geosciences Union last year and presented there a posters so she has even a science background. Thus, she's the leader.
For now there are Nilton and Margarida. However, there will be one more person, from Tristan da Cunha.
We will be quite International team. Actually we already are!
Nilton - he is from Pico. A beautiful island in Azores Archipelago.
He is responsible for making photos and movies and having fun. Also he is a mountain guide which makes him a perfect member of team going to Tristan to climb Mary's Peak. He has experience in ... everything, but the most significant for this trip:
- Was in a nature program about the Azores made by TV5 from France - Vu sur Terre
- Was part of the coordinating and security team of a Redbull Base Jumper on Pico Island
- Coorinated a week of outdoor activities with a group of Diabetics
- Directed promotional videos for AzoresToday and for Cume2531
- Has a great deposit of joy which he shares with others all the time
Margarida - truly, Malgorzata, but the name is almost impossible to pronounce it correctly. So let it be Margarida - Portuguese equvalent. She's a Polish girl.
She did a master in GIS and Cartography, she also travel a little around Europe and even presented one of her trips at KOLOSY in Gdynia. That is why she is resposible in this team for maps and books and making everyone smile. It won't be hard since she has quite crazy and fancy ideas like going to Tristan da Cunha. She also took part in European Geosciences Union last year and presented there a posters so she has even a science background. Thus, she's the leader.
26 May 2013
Goals
There is few things why I am going to Tristan da Cunha and I hope all of them I will be able to complete.
First of all, I would like to take part in their everyday life by working there, helping with everything they do, celebrate every holiday, etc. Then, in free time, climb the Mary's Peak, walk around the Island as well as the other ones from the Archipelago (including Gough if possible). During all this activities I would get to know people which is crucial. I am a cartographer and my dream task is to draw a map (handmade) of Tristan da Cunha, but in a way they see it. While spending time with them, listening to theirs stories you get different point of view about a place where you are. And that is what I would like to draw. Let's say 'emotional map of Tristan da Cunha'. I can also make a topographic map too, no problem!
After hearing all the stories I would like to publish it as a book adding useful information for those who would like to visit this Island.
And because there is nothing better to share with others than smile and joy by showing it all the time - we (Nilton and I) will be publish here photos, videos and everything we can! At the end of this trip we would like to make a full-time document about "Life on Tristan da Cunha Island".
That would be my aims and I am going to accomplish them! :-)
First of all, I would like to take part in their everyday life by working there, helping with everything they do, celebrate every holiday, etc. Then, in free time, climb the Mary's Peak, walk around the Island as well as the other ones from the Archipelago (including Gough if possible). During all this activities I would get to know people which is crucial. I am a cartographer and my dream task is to draw a map (handmade) of Tristan da Cunha, but in a way they see it. While spending time with them, listening to theirs stories you get different point of view about a place where you are. And that is what I would like to draw. Let's say 'emotional map of Tristan da Cunha'. I can also make a topographic map too, no problem!
After hearing all the stories I would like to publish it as a book adding useful information for those who would like to visit this Island.
And because there is nothing better to share with others than smile and joy by showing it all the time - we (Nilton and I) will be publish here photos, videos and everything we can! At the end of this trip we would like to make a full-time document about "Life on Tristan da Cunha Island".
That would be my aims and I am going to accomplish them! :-)
The beginning
This blog was created to show preparation and a stay on the remotest island in the world - Tristan da Cunha. It was my dream since I was a teenager and it might come true!
I called this Project - Life on Tristan da Cunha, because I do not want only go there for a week or two but actually I would like to know how it is to live there. My plan is to spend there about three months shareing everything with natives.
Because this Island is quite far away and it is hard to get there this dream was only in my head. I finished high school, studies, started to travel... and I think it is time to go to Tristan da Cunha. Especially, that there showed up a great opportunity.
Everything started on KOLOSY in Gdynia. I was a participant and gave a speach about my amazing trip to Azores. I met there a lady from National Geographic and that how it started. Now I apply for a grant for Tristan da Cunha. But because of the distance and high costs of getting there and living I think it will be needed to find other patronages. So let the fun begin! I already have the first one!
AzoresTODAY
They promote the Islands and since Azores and Tristan da Cunha have the same geological history they agree to support me. I also find a companion who would like to go there with me - he's name is Nilton. So everything goes well for now.
The trip would take place in late November, it is when the summer is in Tristan. Keep your fingers cross!
I called this Project - Life on Tristan da Cunha, because I do not want only go there for a week or two but actually I would like to know how it is to live there. My plan is to spend there about three months shareing everything with natives.
Because this Island is quite far away and it is hard to get there this dream was only in my head. I finished high school, studies, started to travel... and I think it is time to go to Tristan da Cunha. Especially, that there showed up a great opportunity.
Everything started on KOLOSY in Gdynia. I was a participant and gave a speach about my amazing trip to Azores. I met there a lady from National Geographic and that how it started. Now I apply for a grant for Tristan da Cunha. But because of the distance and high costs of getting there and living I think it will be needed to find other patronages. So let the fun begin! I already have the first one!
AzoresTODAY
They promote the Islands and since Azores and Tristan da Cunha have the same geological history they agree to support me. I also find a companion who would like to go there with me - he's name is Nilton. So everything goes well for now.
The trip would take place in late November, it is when the summer is in Tristan. Keep your fingers cross!
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