So today was the last day of the sun above the horizon (for a minute....) and we're now into the twilight period before 24hr polar night. Sorry for lack of posts, we've all become a bit lethargic due to deadlines and mid-term exams!
On a social note, over the past few weeks we've been graced with the presence of a few SAMS people here in Svalbard. It was lovely to see Kim, Estelle, Laura, Finlo and Colin and catch up over a pint or two, or three....
Unfortunately, no one has any photographic evidence :( but it was really good to see people from civilization!
Last weekend there was an Icebreaker party and the theme was 'Hippies vs Hipsters'. It was really nice as Vanessa (H3) was here and it ended up being a really good night with party games and cocktails.
Sam decided his hair was a little out of control so I put my non existent hairdressing skills to the test. I didn't make a bad job!
Last week Longyearbyen got a little excited/apprehensive when a polar bear strolled into town. It was chased out of town but kept coming back so eventually it was anaethetised and lifted by helicopter to the other side of the island. The poor thing must have felt like the definition of a bear with a sore head.
This week, the Arctic Technology class (Lucy and I) had a field trip into Adventdalen for some snow pack analysis (a lot more interesting than it sounds, I assure you) Unfortunately, we've had a warm spell this week and most of the snow had melted so we didn't get amazing results, however we got to go in the duck again (the big blue thing) and wear really attractive snow suits.
So as all the snow has melted it really is like being in Scotland, its wet and windy but its set to get cold again by the end of the week.
Hope all is well in Oban!
From the Svalbard gang.
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