Leaving Palmer

Well...it's over. My time at Palmer Station has ended. We just pulled away from the dock and I must say...it was sad. I'm definitely going to miss this place and the people. Even though I was only here for a few days, it was fantastic. I want to come back already.

I'm going to lose internet for the next few days, but (provided this post works) I can update via email for the next few days. Expect full updates on everything that's happened the past few days Friday when I get back to Punta Arenas.

I'll have to post pictures from our departure later as I've lost internet. But we're going to make two stops on the way back. One in Port Lockroy, which is an old British Whaling camp-turned-museum. The other will be Neko Harbour. Supposedly there are penguin and seal colonies in
each place, and one is actually on the continent (so nobody can give me crap about being on an island the whole time). :)

Alright, time to go take more pictures. I'm going to try to fit one into this email and see if it posts...it's a picture of the "Palmer Plunge" - a tradition where station members jump off the pier after the LMG leaves each trip. It's neat to watch...but boy was it cold today!