Day 5 Another Day of Field Work

Today was another day of dividing and conquering. Early in the day, the weather wasn't good enough for Jim to fly, so Dr. Townsend-Small, Chris, Frida, and I went to Freshwater lake to do more measurements. I learned how to take the flux measurements so I can be more helpful, as if an intern is supposed to help. Later, Dr. Hinkel and Dr. Townsend-Small went up in Jim's plane to go to three lakes between Barrow and Atqasuk. While they did their thing, Chris, Frida, and I played cards. I learned a Swedish card game from Frida (she's Swedish) called "Skitgubbe", which means S**t Mister. Then we played a couple more games that Chris taught us, but they had titles that made more sense. After a few card games, we received word that Jim and Dr. Townsend-Small would be landing soon. So we met them at the airport and exchanged Chris for Dr. Townsend-Small. Chris would help Dr. Hinkel retrieve a meteorological station on the tundra around one of the lakes. Frida and I then went to Freshwater lake to take more measurements. I flawlessly operated the outboard motor, and we finished rather quickly. We loaded up the boat and went back to the hut. At the hut, the adults had drinks, which is a tradition here. Then, we left for dinner. We ate at Sam N' Lees, the restaurant we went to the first night. And, it was pretty good again. Also, I took pictures, you're welcome people of Facebook. We all went back to our huts for another sunny night.

The Chef's Special

Egg Foo Yun with tons of gravy.

Aging caribou meat our neighbor has had up for a while.