Hi all ... so I'm back at Palmer for another summer season. Arrived a few days ago after an uneventful crossing of the infamous Drake's Passage. Here at station the big news is that the shutdown of the U.S government has resulted in Palmer Station going to "caretaker" status meaning no money to support science. What this means is that most people are leaving soon to head north except for about 12 essential personnel to keep the station running and the people safe. I will be staying, of course, as the doctor, along with a cook, power plant manager, handymen, station manager, someone from IT, comms and logistics. We are hoping this won't last the whole summer season ... time will tell. In the meantime, I am enjoying being back on station, seeing old friends, and watching a new born Weddell seal slither around on the ice ....
Glad to see you arrived safely. Have a wonderful time. Keep the pictures coming.
ReplyDeleteLove hearing about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteYea Dr Jo- glad to hear you are still working (and training) way down there under the govt shutdown! Keep posting your workouts on the CrossFit Malibu site:) The pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteMike