Alphabetic listing of places, words, phrases and acronyms with their definitions, carefully and skilfully crafted by Alex’s sister, Isabella. Crib for the underlying themes and jokes.
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Iditarod - An annual long-distance sled dog race run in early March from Anchorage to Nome (Alaska). An annual long-distance sled dog race run in early March from Anchorage to Nome (Alaska). Approximately 1600 miles and takes the northern or southern route in alternate years.
Inuksuk - A stone landmark or cairn built by humans, used by the Inuit, Inupiat, Kalaallit, Yupik, and other peoples of the Arctic region of North America. More here (Wikipedia)
Iron Pot - A small island lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania around the entrance to the River Derwent. It is the site of Tasmania’s first lighthouse.
Isabella - Alex's sister
Isle of Wight - The largest island of England, located in the English Channel, separated from the mainland by a strait called The Solent.
Isochrones - Joining points on a chart that were the same number of days out from, say, London en route to Cape Horn using different tracks.
ISS - International Space Station
ITCZ - Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, also known as The Doldrums
Izzo - Isabella, Alex’s sister