Went to see gypsum trees in the Rio de Aguas basin, was so stupid because I though the trees were vegetation, when actually they were a type of brocolli type structure within the gypsum!!! As usual overlain and underlain by marls which suggest Charlie’s favourite ‘shallow marine environment’. It really stunk though, theplace where we had to sketch, cos there was a river running through with what is certain to contain sewage water. Also did a sedimentary log, was split into our groups which meant me and Cheryl were separated-but we stil kinda stuck together with a nice demonstrator who we thought was called Rebecka but was actually called Veronica, she was really nice and patient and told us lotsa techniques and advice. Stupid John guy aka ‘Could be could not be guy’ (Cheryl’s naming) was
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