Icecubes is in good stock, now for the drink

Wednesday evening: After having celebrated wildly the reality struck. They had been on their feet (skis) for some 24 hours and they soon collapsed into their sleeping bags. –The day today was spent relaxing, visiting the main tent, drinking coffee, chocolate, eating and enjoying the great sensation of having reached the Pole.
The next hurdle is to get back to civilisation. As it looks now, they are scheduled to be picked up by the chopper Thursday late afternoon. Then they will stay for a day at Barneo as different expeditions gather for a flight due back to Longyearbyen the Friday the 21st. That is a day before planned, and probably as fast as possible.
First chance to go home may be Saturday, but it is a bit early to be 100% sure of that.
Everyone sends their love, Stay tuned.

90° North. Deal Done!!!

05:50 - The North Pole
Wednesday morning: They did it! A long, hard and difficult night took them to 90° North.
But it was far from an easy task. The ice in the area broke up badly, parts was smouldered into slush and it was like a labyrinth. At one point they were afraid they would not get close to the exact point itself!
But they did. And just before six o’clock in the morning they could let the cheers loose. Out came cigars, cognac etc and it was wild scenes. The suspense of the last 24 hours let rip and they were just ecstatic.
Then they dived for the tent for some food, before they should give their body some long overdue sleep.
The next step we will learn about after 15:00 when they will contact Barneo again to plan for the return to start.
Stay tuned!