April 16 - My cruise, aborted

I do not know if anybody read this blog at all but in any case it is coming to an end. It was assessed that some of the engine mechanical problems that the ship had during the previous cruise needed to be thoroughly check for safety. A technical team is flying in from the USA to Montevideo and the ship will stay in port at least until April 26th. As such, the science work is being cut down, including the CTD line, which is the work I was supposed to be doing. My presence on board, as well as some other scientists and technicians is not needed so I am flying back to Miami tomorrow! I am not sad but disappointed because I love going at sea and have not been in 4 years. Oh well.