Looking for a way across

Tuesday Evening: Short message from our friends. The stopped as usual and camped for dinner and some rest. BUT they will keep going. Before camping they had just crossed a big lead, and as they have experienced a lot of movement in the ice, they take no chances and press on.
They had some some 17-18km today and they have 11 km left before they can celebrate. It will probably take them deep into the night before that - though, night? With the midnight sun ruling up there it is not down to the light - more probably stamina.
Stay tuned!

Hard work

Hard work today - this is kindergarten for grownups...

Camp 5, Tuesday morning: The wind was kind to them. The Sun showed up in the middle of the day. There were no leads. But quite a bit of snow - and a lot of pack ice. Parts were really challenging with huge pressure ridges. So it was a lot of forth and back, up and down around and over.
But Bengt tells of tremendous spirit and happiness, so the day flew by. As is now custom, they dined together. The main meal is now the day’s main happening. Laughter, stories and jokes compete with food and surprises. It seems this gang are really scared of heading for the sleeping bags…
This morning they woke up at N89°46’ E170°40’. This is some 18,5km from the previous morning and there is a bit less than 30km to the North Pole. The drift is not so strong any more and is now easterly – as you can see from their position.
Can they get in a favourable position tonight to be within striking distance to the Pole on Wednesday? Find out tomorrow morning.