While some people dread Mondays as they scuttle back to work after the weekend, I get to wake up with immense gratitude for another “day at the office” at Race Rocks. Although I do daily checks on the systems that keep this place running, every day is so different from the next. There is no rushing, but there’s always something to keep busy with. Today I pittered around cleaning up after the gulls, washing the solar panels and outside windows that they painted their droppings on. I also got caught up on paperwork –  an important part of maintenance is to keep good records.

Often between tasks, I am distracted by the wildlife and scenery around me. I pause to watch the seals give themselves a scratch, or I take a photo of the clouds floating by the mountains. This place allows one to slow down and enjoy the little moments.

Monday Office Views

Facility work

• Reports / Data
• Seawater sample
• Solar Panel clean
• Window clean

Weather

• Wind: 5kts SSE
• Overcast
• Air temp: 7C
• Sea state: Calm

Vessels: 1 Ecotourism