January 14th, 2006 Log Entry from Trina Litchendorf	Sporatic satellite uplinks from the R/V Thompson slows communication with the shore-based blogging team. As we wait for reestablished connection, enjoy these photos of the students visiting the islands.
The beach	Kathy Newell and Jen Nomura climber aboard the R/V Thompson
Tortoise pond	Natalie Tsui in a lava tube
Sea lion with R/V Thompson in the distance	Sea lion with R/V Thompson in the distance