Kamchatka 2008 blog

 

We're back in Esso again, having returned early from the Razdelnhiy valley. We managed to complete another plot in larch forests, but fell behind schedule after some terrible weather conditions. We spent almost an entire day confined to our tents in persistent rain, and most evenings there has been more to ensure that the vegetation remains thoroughly sodden. We're therefore glad to be back in the Institute to take a warm shower and sleep in dry beds. We'll be working in the vicinity of Esso for the next few days on another plot before we head further afield next week. The weather is still unpredictable and reminiscent of autumn in England. Actually it's perfectly normal for this region - the hot spell in July was exceptional, so this was to be expected.