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Day two
Our Wake time is 6.00am, then it is a very busy couple of hours, having breakfast, and taking down the tent. Another beautiful in the Arctic, with clear blue skies and slightly warmer temperatures of -29 deg.
Because none of my wet stuff dried out from yesterday, I had to ski in my thermal vest & fleece, which was a disaster for moisture management! Despite venting, my windsuit, I ended up with more wet clothes, so this evening, we have had the burners on full, to dry everything out, it is a slow process, but we are getting there!
More photos below on the main post page
We have seen polar bear tracks, on the last two days. they have been quite old, and slightly snow filled – but they are enormous….
The day started off in some sea rubble, which soon cleared to good skiing, but we have been rather slow today, mainly I think, because it was another cold night & we did not sleep that well. We have covered about 9 miles, today, so will have to up the anti tomorrow.
The other team passed us as we set up camp tonight, so they will be slightly ahead of us now!
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- Day two
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- Next check point
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- On our way
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- Team Polar Slug marches on
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- The Welcoming Party
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- Doesn’t get any better than this!
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- Enjoying the sunshine
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- The view!
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5 Responses
Comment by Gilly
7 April, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Keep up the fantastic work Jo- we’re following you with enormous admiration….hope the polar bear tracks remain very, very old!! Much love Gilly (will not reveal the temperature in France today!)
Comment by heather
7 April, 2011 at 2:42 pm
The pictures are beautiful.
Comment by Dawn Waldron
7 April, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Way to go Jo Jo. And I thought real ladies didn’t sweat – only glowed. I dread to think what sea rubble is and I’m glad those polar bear tracks are not fresh. Sleep well little friend. I’m sure it will get easier as you get into your rhythm. Xxx
Comment by Lindy Hacker
7 April, 2011 at 11:03 pm
Hi Jojo, your ‘little’ sis here bursting with pride in sunny Somerset. The photo’s are amazing and along with your daily blog really help us see what you’re experiencing. Be safe, big sis. Lots of love and hugs willing/helping you on your way, Lindy x 🙂
Comment by Sherpa Tenzing
8 April, 2011 at 9:02 am
Is that guy in the “welcoming party” image wearing a “t” shirt, shorts and sandals?!