The end in sight

Yesterday, we covered 34.6 km. For the last 9 km of that, my boots were not attached to my skis. It was a matter of holding them together by sheer force and plodding on.

Conditions were favourable with a wind behind us as we travelled downhill. Karen was doing well apart from a few bumpy bits and a few falls. We had trouble keeping up with her most of the time!

We are not missing our countries as much as our families - and we are missing them very much.

Fortunately, we have no signs of frostbite so far. Karen wears footpads on her feet Andy does have some white spots on his nose but they are more from the sun and have nothing to do with frost.

As for drying clothes, the only washing we do is the girls’ underwear. I washed my whole under layer once.

Are we craving any particular food? Well. Pasi is craving for rye bread, a Finnish speciality, while the boys would love fish and chips. Karen is longing for some fresh fruit. I am not craving for anything in the way of food.

It is now looking hopeful for the 7th June. I have asked my mom to try to contact the Air Greenland marketing people as I can’t get through to them to inquire about availability of seats on the plane from Kangerlussuaq to Kulusuk for the 7th rather than the 14th. I shall try to ring mom tonight to see if she has been able to get through.

Thanks, everyone, for your messages.

Anna, 9.35 am Tuesday, 30th May, 2006