Today the expat science team arrived at Sorowako: Hendrik Vogel, Sarah Ivory, Ryan O'Grady, Ascelina Hasberg, Chris Kelly, Marina Morlock. They made it to the site after a 13.5 hour overnight bus ride variably described as "luxurious", "festive", and "crippling". We spent the day organizing the research lab, gathering supplies, and orienting the new folks to Sorowako. In the evening, we commemorated the event with a Padang meal. Special kudos goes to Sarah, who ate not only rendang and beef liver, but also beef brains! Tomorrow some hard work begins: unpacking some containers in the tropical heat, and setting up the our core logging equipment. (TDP on facebook)