Flying South In the Morning

Submitted by Amelia on Fri, 25/11/2011 - 18:34

We’ve heard that we’ll be flying to the farthest point South first thing tomorrow morning where Shackleton reached (on January 9, 1909). Dad’s double checked the location (88° 23’ S. 97 miles/180 km from the Pole). It’s hard to believe.

Last night I had a better night as I went to sleep before all the snoring began. So far I’ve changed clothes just once but my hair is a mess. I’ve been using the hand warmers during the day to keep my hands warm but I haven’t used the foot warmers yet. Today Dad wants me to use vapour barriers on my feet when we go out skiing later as he says these will stop my socks getting damp! Dad’s been making last minute alterations and lessening the weight in our sledges. He has even been cutting the skin off the skiis so we’ll be able to ski better. We’ve been practising how to put up the tent quickly in case the weather changes on the trek. Before I came on this expedition I didn’t know how to put up a tent so I’m learning fast. 

Comments

Good luck

Submitted by JoyDaveandHan on Sat, 26/11/2011 - 21:32.
Hi Amelia Another message for Bob I'm afraid because he didn't know how to set up a blog. Bob's great nephew, Jack (age 10), had a school assembly at which the head mistress was talking about perseverance and she used you as an example. Whereupon Jack put his hand up and said "my Uncle Bob is on that trip." So Bob has now been booked into a talk at the primary school! Hope you have a great trip and good luck. I am sure you will get used to the snoring at some point. Joy, Dave and Han (Wife, Son and TBC) xxx

Hello from all the Martins

Submitted by ted martin on Sat, 26/11/2011 - 11:34.
Hi Amelia, we are all following your blog so keep it coming. Hope that by the time you read this you will have flown in to the start point of your walk. Hope the snorrings not too bad and that you are getting some sleep. Please send special love to Nick from Ted Jack and Sam (and Mother). Good luck to you all, stay warm, Ted x

Good Luck from the Tropical Top End

Submitted by CeliaW on Sat, 26/11/2011 - 08:53.
Dear Amelia I am writing from Darwin, Top End of Australia - It's 34 degrees here so not sure I can imagine quite how cold it is where you are. Sounds like an amazing trip and I am very jealous. Send all my love to Bob (my Dad) and just a warning if your Dad likes playing cards make sure that he doesn't lose you in a bet - it can get complicated if you want to get married as I discovered! Bob and Hempie can explain. Loads of luck and take care. Celia and TK xxx

Good Luck Bob and all the team

Submitted by Graham Lenton on Fri, 25/11/2011 - 19:58.
Following your blogs Bob. Sounds 'fun'. Good luck and enjoy. Graham