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April 22nd, 2009

CHINA ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Well, then we are at the North Pole! The last day we only had 10 km to go, but that proved enough. A 10 m/sec wind made the day more than chilly, and everybody had to take real care.
But I must say the two participants continue to impress. We have a lot of fun at the same time as they are doing very well. It goes to prove that if you have the will, you can learn, adapt and concur the most wonderful challenges and adventures.
The two cameramen, on the other hand, are not having such an easy time,. They are not fit and struggle. We had to take their sledges so that they could get something done at all. But, it seems they will have some good footage.
Tomorrow we will film, play and make sure they return to chine well equipped, and with a result that honour the North Pole and give the competition a great at visually stunning end.

Two happu chinese and Børge at the Pole, and pure joy

Two happu chinese and Børge at the Pole, and pure joy

FIGHTING IT OUT

I must say the two participants Wong and Fong are doing great. We spent the first day training at the Barneo Base. Then we flew out to about 30 km from the North Pole.
It has been pretty windy, 12m/sec, and tough ice with still quite a bit of drift. But we are doing well and hope to reach the Pole tomorrow.
The cameramen are working like heroes. They have a huge task too as this series for the Chinese Travel Channel will have 5 half hour programs with an audience of 30 million…
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