Caleb, Eric, and I pose for a team picture at 6 am on the way to the airport.
No official weather report today, although it rained on the way to the airport and we passed a building that listed the temperature as 67 F. Caleb, Eric, Robin, and I left for the airport at 6:30 am. We said our goodbyes for now and they headed down the road while Robin and I headed into the Anchorage airport. Our flight was on time. I purchased a few books about Alaska for my collection and Robin and I said goodbye to Alaska. We were going home.
Al met Robin and me at the Fresno airport at 5:30 pm and brought us home. It was good to see him and discuss the adventures. It had been 4 weeks since I had been home. We pass grapes drying into raisins on our way home. The SunMaid raisin plant is in Kingsburg.
My biggest adjustment was getting used to the fact that it gets dark at night in Kingsburg. I also had the urge to set up a tent. I woke up a few times during the night because of the darkness. I didn't think that would affect me.
I wish to thank ARCUS, Darrell Kaufman and his team from Northern Arizona University, and the PolarTREC program for allowing me to embark on this research adventure. I look forward to continuing the collaboration and sharing this experience with my students and community!
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