A Tour: The Inside (22.54, -169.55)

One of the perks of having the 4 - 8 am shift is that you get to see the sun rise. This morning was no exception.

After my morning shift, and the nap that followed, my stomach was feeling much better. I was able to focus on carrying my camera around with me so you could see what I see.

My Room. I get it to myself and it comes complete with a locker, drawers,
a desk, scratchy chair, a sink and a funky smell. The door on the right opens
to a shared toilet and shower with the room on the other side.
I will be glad for the day when I can open a door or drawer and it wont
rhythmically close on me.

The computer lab. This is where we sit on watch and monitor all of the instruments.
Things will get much more exciting once we start collecting the OBSes.

This is what the hallways look like. I can''t imagine being on a
submarine because this feels small enough. The inside of the ship feels a
little tank like. Though not great for producing a cozy feeling, it is nice to know
that the sucker can be locked down if we get in a bad weather situation.
Notice the giant axe... just in case.

This is the mess hall. I feel so cool saying mess hall. It is like a cute little diner filled
with big salty sailors. That fridge/freezer in front is where all of the colony of ice cream lives.

This is the kind of temptresses you have to deal with when you dare to go to the mess hall.
Chocolate cake anyone? No? How about a peanut butter cookie with peanut butter chips?
And don't for get the fountain full of cancer! Notice the shelves below
lined with candy bars and carby snacks.

This little stack of treats is the last line of defense for the sailor-15 team,
You have to pass by it as you leave the mess hall... No wait,
one scoop of M&Ms won't hurt anyone.