So last Saturday (after smoko of course), Clint warmed up the Hagglunds and we headed out at around 1030 hrs. On the drive whilst admiring the beautiful pre-dawn colours over the sea I spied the bright moon in the sky, and of course we had to pull over for pictures. ( I didn't even bring my camera along so I borrowed Watto's!!) A quick drive out to the site on the Clark Peninsula, and we were ready to change the air sampling media over. This process is hardest for Clint as he can't wear gloves whilst doing this job.. and on this morning it was around minus 23C or so. Still with excellent helpers in myself and Watto, we soon had the job done.
We were all set by about 1115hrs ish and piled back into the Hagg to return to station. as we drove along the W-line I spied the sun finally peeking over the horizon. On a clear morning like this with no low horizon cloud we actually can see the sun as it slides along the horizon. The last week or so has given us endless beautiful pastel skies for the few hours of light that we have.
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| Pre-dawn glow. Photo: Jacque Comery |
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| Morning moon. Photo: Jacque Comery |
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| Jac watching Clint change batteries over. Photo: Paul Watson |
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| 11:15 am minus 23 and still darkish. Photo: Paul Watcon |
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| If i just reach a little higher.... Photo: Paul Watson |
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| Finally. Sunrise. Photo: Paul Watson |
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| Pastel skies. Photo: Paul Watson |
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| Sunrise: Photo: Paul Watson |
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| Jacque and Clint stop to watch sunrise on a rare cloudless day. Photo: Paul Watson |
