
Here we go!
Panama City! Â Lot’s of high rise buildings! This is the view from out of my hotel room window. They call it the Central American Dubai. Yesterday we all took a bus to watch the JOIDES Resolution come through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic Ocean. Â What an incredible engineering feat!
Finally cast off as the Panamanian officials allowed our departure. Â On our way to the first drilling position, and everyone poured out onto the deck to watch our progression as we head for open water. Â Many meetings today as everyone is sorting out their roles on the ship. Â Good food! (At least so far, while we still have fresh fruit and salad).
Everyone has 12-hour shifts, and you are on opposite shifts from your roommate. Â My shift is 6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week. Â My roommate is 6 pm to 6 am. Â Many scientists and technicians have noon to midnight or midnight to noon.
See you on the water!