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Friday, 26 January 2024

The day of rest




Team Shimshal downed tools today and went for an early morning, 500 metre climb up the jungle-clad slopes of a nearby caldera. 

Bird spotting was our intention but we find it difficult to spot stuff in the dense jungle. Instead, we came back with pictures of reptiles, amphibians and Team Shimshal washing their sweat off in a cool mountain stream. 

Moderately exhausted by heat and humidity we came back to a warm welcome aboard the OCC’s S/V Diomedea where we were joined by the crew of S/V Coho. 

A full moon ended a fine day and it’s back to the Shimshal work camp tomorrow to get ready for launch on Saturday evening. Much to do.