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Jean and I embarked on a 9-day trip, visiting the Pacific Northwest
-- Seattle, Olympic National Park, and Mt. Rainier National Park.
Along the way we covered 1400 miles by air, 700 miles by car,
and 55 miles by foot.
The previous night, I attended the 1-day evening intro seminar
at Galen Rowell's Mountain Light Gallery. Most of it was beginner
information that I already knew, so I didn't get much out of it.
However, one thing the instructor did suggest was that I carry
my film in a clear plastic ziploc bag and have them inspect it
visually, rather than through an x-ray machine.
Now, most experts will tell you that the x-ray machines for carry-on
baggage aren't strong enough to damage film (those for checked-in
baggage are). But I figured it didn't hurt to be safe. So I put
10 rolls of new film into a ziploc bag and carried them with me
on Friday. First thing I discovered is that film triggers airport
metal detectors. But at least I didn't have to submit them to
the x-ray machines.
After the 2-hour flight to Seattle, we're walking to the rental
car and I suddenly realized I'd left the film on the plane. I
raced back into the terminal and to the still-waiting plane. I
got someone to walk into the plane and look for me, but it wasn't
there anymore. Oh well. Lesson learned: if you're going to carry
your film separately, make sure you actually take it with you.
With so many carry-on items, it's easy to forget a small ziploc
bag. At least it wasn't developed film.
We drove to Federal Way, Washington, where we would stay for the
night. Why Federal Way? Because there's an REI store there, and
it's on the way to Olympic National Park. Airlines don't like
you to bring fuel canisters on planes, so you have to buy it after
you land. Hence the need for the REI store.
After a stop at the Burger King drive-thru, we shopped at Safeway
to pick up some extra food, water, and camera film for the coming
days.
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