Journals
24 August 09
The container is now packed and the only outstanding activity is for the rear party to return to the UK. Our journey starts tomorrow afternoon as we embark on the boats that will take us from Nanortalik to Nararsasaq before flying to the UK via Reykjavik. Our lives are about to change and as well as being reunited with loved ones we will be reimmersed in the normality of life in the UK. Tassermiut fjord will, as it is tonight be largely unseen. Nanortlik’s population will continue with their own normality – not that our intrusion has caused significant disruption........To read more...........Click here
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20 August 09
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It tempts fate to even suggest that the expedition is over but three Fires are now Back at base camp and the forth is expected within hours; so we are entering the final phases of our expedition time in Greenland. It remains important that none of us fall into the trap of relaxing too much and forgetting that we still need to remain focused on the close down activity that will dominate the next 48 hours before the majority of the expedition members head for Narasarsaq and the start of the return journey to UK via Iceland.
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14 August 09
It is now mid August and we are all repeatedly amazed at the speed with which the expedition has progressed. Time flies when you are having fun – and that is certainly the case for the whole expedition. As three fires will spend the next few days completing their science work, one fire (Kuuk / Fluviology) are completing their time on the ice. On August 17th all fires will return to base camp for a cleaning and organising frenzy before starting the journey home. However, there is some time to pass before then and all of the fires have a busy schedule between now and August 17th. From my own perspective (as the chief leader) I have been thoroughly impressed with the young explorers and the way they have embraced the culture of the expedition and all of the learning opportunities presented to them. To read more...........Click here.
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10 August 09
The most significant part of this latest missive is, as it should be, the writings of the YEs – in this case Qaqqaq (Geology) Fire. It captures the sense of fun and adventure but don’t be mislead into thinking that this is merely some outdoor camping experience that revolves around snowball fights and singsongs.............Click here
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08 August 09
Life in Tasermiut Fjord has settled into a routine and it’s a stark reality that we are now more than half way through our stay. But routine is what we strive to leave behind as we continue to explore our own and Greenland’s boundaries. To read more.................Click here
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31 July 09
Base camp is now empty and the fires are away on their own individual programmes. Two fires, geology and glaciology are at mountain base camp (MBC) and at differing stages of their adventure phase, fluvial hydrology are on the same side of the fjord with their science programme in full swing. Social sciences have packed in a varied programme with the initial phase of their research started and some shorter overnight excursions successfully completed.
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25 July 09
Greetings from base camp where finally the BSES Greenland 09 expedition is complete. This missive will, subject to the vagary of technology, be the first of what we hope will be weekly updates on the expedition. But please note that there are technical challenges ranging from battery management to getting a satellite link, there are human challenges, such as finding time to write. So the premise is no news is good news, if it goes quiet it’s that we are too busy or unable to write to you from the field..............
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19 July 09
After three days in Nanortalik the advance party launched from the dock in two separate boats.............
a barge for the kit and 7 people and a boat for the 5 others. Without any difficulty, we all arrived safely into Base Camp, through calm waters with jaw-dropping views. We enjoyed an efficient and hitch-free time in Nanortalik, ticking off all the jobs on ‘Supreme Leader’ Joe Gibson’s list.
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13 July 09
Well the day of departure has finally arrived…………..
for the advance party at least! The group of ten arrived early at Heathrow where final team equipment consisting of satellite phones, solar panels and other essentials were distributed by Patrick, and packed in rucksacks.
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