Due to an unfortunate turn of events, I was unable to return to Siberia this year but have been an avid follower of the blog and am happy to see this year’s group is having an amazing time! It seems many projects have taken off and it’s exciting to read new hypotheses and use my past experience to ponder how the questions will be answered. It also seems like the weather has been quite different this time around – SNOW??

While I’m not on the barge with you guys, I am certainly there in spirit and have been analyzing some ASTER satellite imagery I’m sure Karen and Claire have familiarized you with. I want to wish the team best of luck during that last few days on board the barge and I can’t wait to see pictures and hear stories! And also, good luck with your projects!

– Boyd