Drilling
Today we started drilling... with all of the diagnostic software online. Which went well.
Here we are, at the drillsite next to the work tent in a group photo:

And here's our drilling site:

Drilling began this afternoon:

This evening, we went back to the drillsite after dinner, to continue work. It was clear.. beautiful views into the crater, like this shot towards the center:

And here's a clear shot at the midnight sun in the north, showing the distance above the horizon:

And some struggling Arctic flowers:

Tomorrow: more drilling, hopefully a shower.
Here we are, at the drillsite next to the work tent in a group photo:

And here's our drilling site:

Drilling began this afternoon:

This evening, we went back to the drillsite after dinner, to continue work. It was clear.. beautiful views into the crater, like this shot towards the center:

And here's a clear shot at the midnight sun in the north, showing the distance above the horizon:

And some struggling Arctic flowers:

Tomorrow: more drilling, hopefully a shower.

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One of the surreal bits I notice is when I am talking/IMing with you when it is full dark *here* and yet two hours later there. I know, that is true for like 8 hours a day, but it still makes me go "wow!"
Incidentally, LOTS of folks last night were asking me about you, about your work, etc. I also happened to notice the spot where I first kissed you (from CalTrain).
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pretty flowers
Love you Mom