It has been great to be back in Long Caye! This week the weather has somewhat cooperated by giving us lots of sunshine. However, it has come with a price of bugs, heat and the ever present humidity. This is quite a contrast to the rain in November.
Today we worked to scrub data and were able to bring over our gis data which showed our progress in mapping the sea, cleaning the shoreline, and cataloging our observations and understanding of the environment. I feel I am getting to know the Caye and the reef surrounding it much better after two visits.
One of the things that has been more pronounced this time is the impact of the weather on equipment. Even equipment supposedly able to be used outside has been impacted by the heat. Computers, and other electronics have acted whacky. Battery operated fans (a necessity this time) have started going down one at a time. The batteries have heated up enough to melt wires.
I am looking forward to a shower, steak and lots of ice water when I get home.
Best,
Bob Winstead
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