Space.com editor travels from London to Rochester to experience solar eclipse
People are starting to flock to Rochester from all over the country and around the world for the solar eclipse.
One woman traveled more than 3,500 miles to get here, and she told News10NBC it wasn't easy.
“It's been a bit of a journey,” Space.com editor Daisy Dobrijevic said.
Dobrijevic encountered severe turbulence on Wednesday while flying from London to New York and jumped on a train after his flight here was cancelled.
“So I’m relieved to finally be here now,” she said.
I met Daisy at the Rochester Museum & Science Center. One of her articles in March was titled “Why I'm going to Rochester, New York to see her first solar eclipse.”
Berkeley Breen: “Of all the places you should go along the path of wholeness, why come here?”
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com Editor: “Why not? It is said that either a “me” eclipse or an “us” eclipse can occur. You can experience it alone or with a large group. And I knew from the beginning that I wanted a “we” eclipse, and I want to experience it with as many people as possible. And I think Rochester is a great place. ”
In an article about Rochester, Daisy cited Visit Rochester, which said up to 500,000 people could visit the area by Monday. In Rochester, his 97% of residential rentals are booked. It's a first, and so is the solar eclipse for Daisy.
Berkeley Breen: “You've never actually seen a solar eclipse before?”
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com Editor: “No. I've never even seen a partial solar eclipse.”
Breen: “So, what do you expect?”
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com Editor: “Honestly, I don't know what to expect. I know the science behind it. I know what it's going to be like. From, I know what others have said. But for the actual moment of wholeness, and seeing it with my own eyes, I don't think anything can prepare me for…my own. I don't know how I'll feel. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm also a little nervous, and I sincerely hope that I can live up to my expectations.”
Dobrijevic plans to watch the event at the RMSC on the day of the eclipse and gauge the reaction of everyone in attendance.
