We are almost ready to leave! The past three days were very busy with getting ready for the trip. Unpacking boxes, counting supplies, setting up equipment, testing equipment, freaking out about missing stuff, locating the missing stuff, and unpacking more boxes. The weather was uncharacteristically nice, which made everything a whole lot easier in this rough part of the world. Almost everything worked out and almost all preparations are done. Both US icebreakers, LM Gould and NB Palmer were in Punta Arenas for the port call, and we met a lot of friends with whom we worked on previous cruises. Seeing all these people made it a warm welcome in this remote part of the world.
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| Both US Antarctic icebreakers Laurence M. Gould and Nathaniel B. Palmer docked at the pier in Punta Arenas, Chile |
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| Palmer in beautiful weather |
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| Pier in Punta Arenas |
Then it was time for a last supermarket run and a last cup of coffee/beer. We are ready for our expedition! Departure in three hours, Drake Passage, Here we come!
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