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Serial killings and other happenings

Alright. Starting with a sunset banger this time. You’re welcome.
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What’s up, y’all? Since our last blog, only a few days have passed, and fortunately, major misfortunes have not fallen upon us. Well, apart from four tragic deaths of our subjects. I am afraid that the term serial killer is now up in our CV for life. We did successfully release all the other hermit crabs, though. We’re also currently analyzing our data - well, that’s not true. Luzia is. – and she is falling in and out of despair with R. It’s funny to watch, though. I do have a bad conscience because I am constantly laughing at her. 
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Anyways. Yesterday afternoon, we finally got away from work and did a nice little boat trip further into Kosterhavets National Park, hoping to see some cool wildlife and clear our heads for a while. We were dropped off at another island and decided to go for a short hike along the coast and back. Which turned out to be pretty amazing.

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Cabin goals – doesn’t this scream: JUST LEAVE ME ALONE, WORLD!
Not a bad place to live, don’t you think? Further down the trail, climbing along the rocky shore, we also encountered some awesome badass sheep, just running around and bleating. My attempt to communicate was met with great curiosity and I think I am now a fully accepted member of the flock. Or maybe there was just major confusion about this strange humanly shaped being who bleated in answer.

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Meet my two new best friends, Bernie and Steve. They have a new album dropping hot soon, I already pre-ordered my copy.
Close to shore, there were also tons of jellyfish drifting around. Beautiful beings. Careful, though, they sting.
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We also encountered some nice bird species and a few seals on the boat ride back. The evening was off and I treated myself to a swim with the jellyfish and a nice night walk. Today, we’re gonna work on our report and our data again, because it needs to be handed in soon. Unfortunately, there will be no mercy concerning the deadline. DOOMSDAY: tomorrow.
While avoiding work, I found this little gem of a story on the internet. Enjoy, until next time.
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Written by Nadine Ofiera

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