Camp 5, Monday: Again they did 19 km. But today it did not come without hard work.
From the outset the wind came from North-East and made life pretty cold. But more worrying was a severe drift towards South! It was painfully slow going through very rough ice with lots and lots of leads. Most of them were in North-South direction and no problem, but a few were wide. At one point they even took out the diving suit and they swam 20 metres with sledges and all to the other side.
Very exciting stuff!
But the first half of the day it was like going the wrong way on a rolling carpet. Then the wind died and the drift stopped. And late in the afternoon the drift started again but this time towards North!
Crazy. But camping at 89°41N / 132°E they were happy and now they are very much focused on what the ice will do tomorrow. Play ball or trip them?
Well Chris, you got your open water…even though you promised me there wouldn’t be any!!! Keep up the good work, hope the drift keeps you heading north. Loving the blog and being able to follow your progress!
Sending you all warm thoughts, see you soon!!
xx
Amazing Chris, it’s like something out of James Bond!! Big respect to you all, keep going – I know you’re going to make it!!
The Tongs!
Hi Son, you wanted tough ride. Did you get it?
Take care we have much to do here.
Love
FRJ
It all sounds like a REAL North Pole experience….hang in there Little Ruth I know you can do it…. Warm hugs and kisses awaiting for you,,,H
Dear Ruth,
UNREAL to see you on those pictures!! Hope you make it up to the North Pole and take good care of yourself – will keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well and read this blog on a daily basis…. Be safe, Mike
It is amazing to be able to follow this expedition through daily blog reports. The world is truly a small place when you can see almost live pictures of loved ones close to the North Pole! Thank you for sharing this experience. (And a message to Chris: Mum is watching & sends her love and admiration. Auntie Jean too.) Good luck and success to all of you!
Hi |My Baby……looks like I could well see you tonight at Longyearbyen airport…..Can’t wait to hear all the stories, and big hugs!! H