Pulling Out

One of the truths of field work in Antarctica is that sooner or later, everyone leaves. I said goodbye to my adopted science project (not sure who adopted who) and temporary teammates Kiya, Nick and Atsu as they headed back to McMurdo yesterday. There is still a chance I will catch up with them in McMurdo; their northbound is not for a week. I have some loose ends to tie up here, and a few cats left to heard, but Science is wrapping up at WAIS Divide and it's time to go home.

The hardest "goodbye" was to my long-time friend Gary Clow. We have spent some good times in the field and been through the wars together. I don't get to see him very often, but when I do it is a pleasure.

Safe flying everyone!