13 Jan 2008

86.05767 deg S

55.06667 deg E

3251 meters above sea level

Maximum & Minimum temperatures: - 25 to - 36 °C

It was with mixed feelings that we finished the last science stop. On one hand, it was good to know that a very successful field program was completed. On the other hand, it was a bit sad to know that the field season comes to an end soon. After lunch we packed up. A lot of reorganization was needed since only three vehicles are operative now. After dinner we started out on our non-stop driving to the South Pole. All vehicles performed well and the spirits were once again high – “only” 600 km to go…

- Jan-Gunnar

Last night when all four vehicles were operative (Photo: Jan-Gunnar Winther)