Field Work Travelogue – Day one

As a geoscientist, I find myself each summer in remote places doing field work. The fossils don’t just appear in the lab. I have to go find them.

This year’s work includes sites in Wyoming and Utah. I’m heading to Wyoming first.

I’ve just completed the first leg of the typical three needed to get from my home near Rochester, NY to my field area near Laramie, WY. It’s a 1600 mile drive. Today, I drove a little over 600 miles. I was feeling good.

Plus, I wanted to be past Chicago before the morning rush.

So 1000 miles to go. Two 500 mile driving days. Not too difficult.

Provided the truck holds out, of course. Stupid “Check Engine” light is on. That’s never good.

It’s off to bed for me.