As a postcard would say, "Greetings from 100 or so miles off the Eastern Shore." Today's weather has been beautiful, windy and warm. As I'm sitting in the dry lab aboard the Nancy Foster, it feels like the seas have also picked up a bit. Earlier today we saw three whales, one came within feet of the ship. As the internet connection is sporadic at best, I'll have to post pictures when I return. Later in the afternoon, we saw a porpoise off the stern.
Yesterday's excitement included the fire and abandon ship drills. Everyone had to put on their survival suits, not an easy task on a rocking boat when the temperatures are in the upper 80s. In the afternoon, we were crossing the main shipping lane into New York when we saw a huge cargo ship; it appeared enormous yet we were still three miles away. Again, pictures will have to come later.
Our expected time of arrival on site is around 1:00 tomorrow afternoon. At that time, we'll go from a laid-back cruise to a commotion of activity as the ROV is lowered and the exploration begins. Not sure when I'll be able to post, but I will try to do so as soon as possible. But I do promise to come back with some awesome pictures and video.
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