Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 07:55

Hi Nell - so enjoying your daily photos and journal writings. You certainly are on a amazing adventure! Anyway, the photo you posted: the view out of your room - what is the metal "bridge/walkway" looking thing? Curious. Take Care! Suzanne

Nell Herrmann

Hi Suzanne,Thanks for the note! I'm glad you are enjoying the journals. I don't know that much about it yet, but the water at Palmer Station comes from a tank that uses reverse osmosis to purify seawater. I believe the pipes and track you see in the picture is part of that system. I'll find out more about that and let you know what I discover! I've added some more photos to the journal you read earlier today; check it out for more pictures of the lab setup.
Keep in touch!
-Nell