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Wednesday, 09 April 2008 00:00

From Sea Ice to Land

Written by  Sigrid Ekran
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seaicetoland_2.jpgPosition: N 76° 20', W 093° 35'
Distance traveled: 19 mi/ 31km

Today has been one of the few days where it has been flat ice and pretty fast travel, sunshine with just a little wind. One of us is always skiing in front of the first team to get them on the right track. The two other teams follow close behind. We are mostly skiing on the side of the sleds, holding on to a rope handle to keep our balance. We are now camped on land, Devon Island, on a beautiful spot surrounded by mountains. I broke my ski binding for the sixth time today, so this evening I have spent time trying to repair it as best as I can in my tent. For the moment I'm trying to super glue it together.

My cheeks are a bit frostbitten, and I have had it now for some days - white spots and swollen. I am hoping it will heal fast.

Dogs are doing great and we are all happy and healthy.

Sarah and I had spaghetti with lots of cheese and butter in it for dinner. Just finishing a cup of hot chocolate and then ready for the sleeping bag.

Good night,

Sigrid

 

 

 

 




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Last modified on Monday, 18 January 2010 12:43
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