Last 5 miles!
Lat S 89.55.027 Long W 88.27.342
We can see structures now. We travelled another 6 miles closer to our goal. Assuming the weather holds, we'll be there tomorrow.
The temps were -30 F....but, who's counting? Cold is cold. Winds and low visibility made for tough navigating again, but we managed to stay on a straight line for the pole.
Ingrid, from Chollas-Mead elementary has asked if we sing when we're bored. Well, today Jennifer serenaded us through a couple of marches. It was quite nice and made the miles go a little faster.
Hamburger and mushroom surprise for dinner.
Blog from the South Pole tomorrow! Maybe a picture if the batteries hold out!
Polar Opposites
We can see structures now. We travelled another 6 miles closer to our goal. Assuming the weather holds, we'll be there tomorrow.
The temps were -30 F....but, who's counting? Cold is cold. Winds and low visibility made for tough navigating again, but we managed to stay on a straight line for the pole.
Ingrid, from Chollas-Mead elementary has asked if we sing when we're bored. Well, today Jennifer serenaded us through a couple of marches. It was quite nice and made the miles go a little faster.
Hamburger and mushroom surprise for dinner.
Blog from the South Pole tomorrow! Maybe a picture if the batteries hold out!
Polar Opposites
posted by Kathy Braegger | 6:22 PM
14 Comments:
Kathy, with the goal in sight you and the "girls" have accomplished what others, who are mere mortals, dream about. You and the girls are amazing.
Love ya, Pop
You ladies Rock!! 5 and counting... I can't even fathom the feeling. So many of us are in awe. Kath, did you put ketchup on that hamburger surprise???
much love,
Coni
Hello Ladies!
This is Jas from CAFCASS saying hi to Jennifer!!! We are all amazed at your adventure and the technology you have to communicate with us!!
Look forward to seing your penguin photographs!
All the Best
Jas and Team@CAFCASS
Wow. Last 5 miles. My students will be excited to hear that. Hope the winds die down a little for you today.
Be safe and warm. Waiting to hear you from the pole.
I'm sure that will be exhilirating for you.
Carol
Naomi,
I'm very excited, and even Tom's sounding upbeat about how it's going.I'm shivering just thinking about -30something,but hugely proud of you. I hope the last 5 miles is all you want it be.Treat yourself to an icecream when you get there !!
Lot's of love John Jamie Tom.xxx
Josee, we toasted to your success last night at Claudia's Birthday. Good luck on the last few miles...looking forward to haveing you home.
You are awesome Kathy. I wish we could see more of each other. I could listen forever about your adventures. Both ends of the world. Just a handful of the billions on earth can say that. Love, Uncle Wally
Hello Jennifer
Greetings from all your friends in Product Management...we are glad that the expedition is going well.
Colleagues are looking forward to receiving your first hand research for the new Communicating with penguins qualifications.
From all in Product Management
Wow ladies, you are awesome! I'm sure all of you are smiling from ear to ear these last five miles. Finish strong and we are all applauding you through the finish!
Cheers,
Lisa and Sydney
Kathy - would you mind if we used your picture of the south pole in the newspaper? If so, that would be awesome. If not, I understand.
Either way, congratulations and be safe.
Sven Berg
Hello, I'm so happy for you and the team that your almost there... What's -30, windy, and 5 miles! Be safe and I promise to cook you anything to see both polar slide shows- Are you still a veggie? Let's hope not, how could you resist Hamburger Suprise again!!
Lots of Warmth from the Hood-
go Kathy go - thinking warming thoughts - sue
Jennifer's Dad said:
Smashing news! I always knew that you would get there, come what may. Warmest congratulations to all five of you for seeing it through so splendidly.
Enjoy a safe and speedy journey home. Hope the weather is more co-operative this time. I'm sure all your families will be delighted to welcome you back.
Love from Dad and Peter and all the family.
Holy Moly, that is great everyone!! You are over the hump and will be taking a hot bath very soon! Congratulations team, you walk for so many people that would never be able to! Gracie says she wishes she could have made the trip, she loves hamburger surprise. Safe Travels.
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