so long, okhotsk
Day is hot, whales have all but gone. Mosquitos and horseflies out in number, so sweltering in long-sleeves.
People.
Seagull.
Stroll along shore.
Resident scientist with baleen “teeth”.
Boat trip to staging bay has utterly flat waters. Expected cold, but temperatures are perfect in the wind.
Hazy and flat.
Other boat.
Enjoying the wind.
Travellers.
Unpack from boat and prepare for 03h00 morning departure. Last night sleeping in tents (we hope).
Impedimenta.
Loading boats.
Drydock.
