7 Quick Questions

Discuss Francis Tapon's 2007 CDT Yo-Yo hike or specific issues about the CDT.
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7 Quick Questions

Post by FrancisTapon » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:54 am

Someone asked me:

1. How did you get out of the bathroom?
You're refering the video of me locked in the bathroom. The next day the jaintor let me out.


2. How come you are always clean shaven?
I put a disposable razor in my re-supply boxes. So I would shave 1-2 times a week.


3. And you always have different clothes on?
Not sure about that. My rain jacket fell apart in Colorado. I got some new clothes heading south through Colorado. I found a sweater in the San Juans that was very useful at keeping me warm. Perfect timing! But mostly I wore the same stuff the whole way.


4. How do you store all the digital video data?
In one 8 GB SDHC card. Whenever I got to town, I would upload the data via the library onto my website, delete the data on the card, and start over.


5. And recharge the batteries?
In town at the library while I waited for my data to upload. Restaurants worked too.


6. Was this really a Hollywood studio production?
Yeah, right. I shot all the photos and videos. I held the camera while I walked. I set it against a rock and put a timer and shot 3 photos in succession, deleted two.

Bonus: are you writing another book?
Yes, called The Hidden Europe. Buy it in late 2009! :)
- Francis Tapon
http://FrancisTapon.com

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