MY NEW WHIP

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No, not really. But riding around in helicopters doesn't seem to loose its excitement. This week we went sampling at the site of an old fire on the tundra. The bugs were out in force:

Nasty F*%#$ers

Transects of fertilized vegetation. Everyone is working so hard they don't even notice that I am slacking off and playing photographer.

Ptarmigan nest (I think?)

Most adorable lake... ever.

Hiking! Uphill!

Victory over the ridge

Will looking goofy on the top of Jade Mountain (west of Toolik Lake)

This is my front doorstep! I moved from my weatherport tent into a tent-tent by the lake. Less space, but a much better view.