Starting 2008-09 Deployment

Well, another season at Palmer. I'm looking forward to this deployment since it's a short one- only three months. Don't get me wrong, Palmer Station is a great place to be, just not for seven months.

Alex aboard the L.M. Gould as we depart Punta Arenas, Oct-15 2008. The R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer can be seen parked at the pier. (photo: Nathan Hoople)

I'm looking forward to another fun summer of camping in the backyard, tour visits, a small population (26!), and new people. And I'll be home for ski season in Colorado.

My last memories of Punta Arenas- the historic cemetary and its funky pruned trees. (photos: Nathan Hoople)