Thursday, December 24, 2009

Home pt2

So I haven't updated in awhile, either with pictures or words but I'm gonna do it now.

Coming home has been kinda stressful for me this year. I ended a relationship, did a lot of driving, and went to a few museums.

When I left Palmer we traveled to Hugo Island to repair some scientific equipment. The first attempt to get to shore wasn't very successful due to the sea ice. The next morning the ice decided to clear out and along with the clear sky gave us a beautiful day.

After hugo we stopped in a secluded bay so some man over board drills could be done which enabled us to get out on the Zodiacs in some crystal clear water. The shot boating excursion was very much appreciated by all the north bound folks.

The trip North from here was pretty uneventful except for our last night was a little rough while we went up the cost of South America before heading in the straits.

After a night in Punta Arenas I traveled to Santiago where a long layover gave us the chance to head into the city. The city was fun to walk around but did remind me that as much as I don't care for cities they are still nice to visit for a day or so. After the layover it was just plane rides north.