Life Aboard the Knorr (part 1)

Today is mostly a transit day (subject to change at any moment, of course). After a couple of days of all-out coring and water sampling, folks are getting some much-need R&R.

The scientists are variously sunning, reading in a shady corner on the deck, napping in their bunks, staring at their computer screens (working? playing? who knows?), or just plain MIA.

So, it seems like a good time to show a few candid pictures of the relaxed life aboard a scientific research vessel.

P.S. The ship's crew, of course, is still hard at work (3rd Mate Allison has been washing life vests), Cleverson is ever vigilant at the seabeam station, and Gary is still logging core . . .