This morning we find ourselves heading towards Midway, one of the northern-most islands in the Hawaiian Islands chain. This wouldn't be odd, except that's not where we were originally going. We were diverted to Laysan Island 2 days ago to evacuate a group of 7 scientists stationed there, whose field camp was destroyed as a result of the tsunami. Now we're taking them to Midway where they will either wait for another ship or the next plane back to Honolulu. So our field operations have been delayed and unfortunately in order to get to Midway, we're heading directly into the path of storm. This means lots of gray skies and a rolling ship.
Not much excitement but since all we're doing is transiting, there is not much else to report. I've been spending most of my time doing computer work and dodging ping pong balls as they whiz past my head (the ping pong table is only 2 feet behind my work station)!
I hope all is well back on land.
Take care,
Cristi
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