January 6, 2000

It seems as though the elements conspire to give us windows of opportunity--ones that come and go quickly and unpredictably. We were fortunate yesterday. During the night, the wind picked up and today, we wait...

I came across an aerial photograph of Palmer Station, taken last year on a remarkably sunny and clear day by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) pilots from a Twin Otter, flying at 1,500 feet.

Aerial view of Palmer Station.