Sedco 703

The palynological team was unexpectedly called out to Sedco 703 last Friday for an urgent job. John and I flew out to Barrow Island and had to wait at the airport for nearly 3 hours before our helicopter flight to the rig. Barrow Island being a Class A Reserve Island has qurrantine issue that has alot of prohibitions. I couldn't even venture out of the airport to go to the beach and see the flora and fauna. But I did take pictures of the surrounding ant hills and the beach from the airport. I also took video footage of helicopters taking off and landing just to pass the time.

View the helicopters videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMS1RX48PEw

It was good to be on the Sedco 703 as this was the very first drilling rig I ever worked on. It does bring back fond memories.

Here's me taking a breather from the hectic schedule to soak in some sun and to admire the view. I saw about three whales circling close to the rig. I couldn't really determine the size as I can only see the blow-holes and the arch backs. They are magnificient creatures. I was told by the guys not to fall into the waters as the sharks are circling the rig too. Urgh!!!!!

Here's John with his microscope to view the pollens and spores from the samples we are getting straight from the drill.

The most spectacular sights here on the rig is the sunrises and the sunsets. See the sequence of photos I took on the Seco 703.

NATURE'S BEAUTY AT HER BEST!!!!