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== Plans == | == Plans == | ||
| − | I've been on holiday on the islands of Trinidad & Tobago this week. These island nations span graticules that are dominated by the Caribbean and Atlantic Oceans, so it's little wonder there's never been an attempted geohashing expedition in them. So when a hashpoint popped-up in a | + | I've been on holiday on the islands of Trinidad & Tobago this week. These island nations span graticules that are dominated by the Caribbean and Atlantic Oceans, so it's little wonder there's never been an attempted geohashing expedition in them. So when a hashpoint popped-up in a ''possibly''-accessible location, I had to go for it! |
For additional context: [https://newsday.co.tt/category/state-of-emergency-declared-in-tt/ Trinidad & Tobago is currently under a state of emergency] as gang warfare and an escalating murder rate has reached a peak. It's probably ill-advised to go far off the beaten track, especially as somebody who's clearly a foreign tourist. The violence and danger is especially prevalent in and around parts of nearby Port of Spain. As a result, my partner Ruth (wisely) agreed to drive with me to the GZ strictly under the understanding that we'd turn back at a moment's notice if anything looked remotely sketchy, and we'd take every precaution on the way to, from, and at the hashpoint area (e.g. keeping car doors locked when travelling, valuables hidden, knowing the location of the nearest police station at any time, etc.). | For additional context: [https://newsday.co.tt/category/state-of-emergency-declared-in-tt/ Trinidad & Tobago is currently under a state of emergency] as gang warfare and an escalating murder rate has reached a peak. It's probably ill-advised to go far off the beaten track, especially as somebody who's clearly a foreign tourist. The violence and danger is especially prevalent in and around parts of nearby Port of Spain. As a result, my partner Ruth (wisely) agreed to drive with me to the GZ strictly under the understanding that we'd turn back at a moment's notice if anything looked remotely sketchy, and we'd take every precaution on the way to, from, and at the hashpoint area (e.g. keeping car doors locked when travelling, valuables hidden, knowing the location of the nearest police station at any time, etc.). | ||
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== Tracklog == | == Tracklog == | ||
Revision as of 11:31, 16 January 2025
| Wed 15 Jan 2025 in 10,-61: 10.4885399, -61.4229148 geohashing.info google osm bing/os kml crox |
Location
Empty lot off Bhagan Trace, Chandernagore, near Chase Village, Trinidad.
Participants
- Dan Q
- His partner Ruth
Plans
I've been on holiday on the islands of Trinidad & Tobago this week. These island nations span graticules that are dominated by the Caribbean and Atlantic Oceans, so it's little wonder there's never been an attempted geohashing expedition in them. So when a hashpoint popped-up in a possibly-accessible location, I had to go for it!
For additional context: Trinidad & Tobago is currently under a state of emergency as gang warfare and an escalating murder rate has reached a peak. It's probably ill-advised to go far off the beaten track, especially as somebody who's clearly a foreign tourist. The violence and danger is especially prevalent in and around parts of nearby Port of Spain. As a result, my partner Ruth (wisely) agreed to drive with me to the GZ strictly under the understanding that we'd turn back at a moment's notice if anything looked remotely sketchy, and we'd take every precaution on the way to, from, and at the hashpoint area (e.g. keeping car doors locked when travelling, valuables hidden, knowing the location of the nearest police station at any time, etc.).
I don't have my regular geohashing kit with me, but I've got a smartphone, GPS-enabled watch, and a little bravery, so here we go...
Expedition
Success at 21:06. Details to follow. (Extracting pictures and tracklog from my phone is proving harder than I thought.)
Tracklog
I didn't bring my primary GPSr, but I'm optimistic that I'm able to extract a tracklog from my regular daily tracker (though possibly not using the resources I have with me here in T&T).
Photos
...to follow...
Achievements
