We did get iced in this morning, which is somewhat amusing. But thankfully it didn't happen while we needed to get out to sample...that would have been terrible!
It was a really great feeling after all was said and done for me to have finished my experiments. I mean, there are still a few things I need to break down in a few days, but that only involves pouring seawater into test tubes from bottles. Piece of cake. And I ended up getting to run every experiment I wanted and then some - so all of my freak-outs at the beginning of the cruise were for nothing (as is normal with me and my freak-outs). I'm now getting into "relaxation mode" and that's a very exciting thing! We even get to make two tourist stops on our way out of Palmer Station tomorrow and Monday...so that's fantastic.
I wish I had more to say about my actual day today, but it was basically just repetitive lab work. I did sneak out during sunset and caught some fantastic pictures. It's hard to believe I'm in Antarctica still...and watching sunsets on the horizon like my family and I love to do while on vacation in Florida.
After I finally made it to the bar, I got dragged out on the dance floor with the LMG crew for a Palmer Station Dance Party. It was pretty fantastic. I let loose, had fun, and felt like I was with all my friends in Athens at the Loft, or all my LSU friends at Fred's or Texas Club. So great. Oh, and I had my drinks with "bar ice". Basically someone went out and chipped off a piece of a glacier and brought it up for people to use. Fantastic. Slightly salty, but okay if you wash it off! :)
I'm really gonna miss this place. Do I really have to leave tomorrow?
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