Day 19 & 20 - 18th / 19th May

Pictures: Grant Sonne-Clifford & Google

Day 19 & 20 (18th / 19th May)

Current location
N65 46 18.6 W38 34 17.3

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Supplies
The helicopter arrived at approximately 7pm UK time on 17th May to deliver the Foxes' rations and fuel for their stoves.

Before they left the UK the Foxes took the opportunity to pack some goodies into the helicopter drop.  So, they were able to spend the evening drinking Baileys (on ice, well, an ice sheet to be precise) and playing frisbee.

Among the supplies was 11kg of cheese, mars bars, and a lot of malt loaf, courtesy of Soreen (www.soreen.com).

Everybody needs good neighbours
There have been many strange and interesting sights over the past few weeks in Greenland, but the Foxes must have thought they were witnessing a mirage when they awoke to see another tent pitched near by.  It turns out it was that of two chaps called Ben and Tony who were practising for their Antarctic expedition later this year.

Everybody's free to wear sunscreen
The weather in Greenland has been lovely over the past few days and not wishing to waste a moment, the Foxes were soaking up the rays sunbathing!  Presumably they are in no hurry for the winds to pick up which would herald the start of their record-breaking attempt.

The return journey
In preparation for the return leg, the Foxes have moved to the start position 7km from where they were.  The forecast for the weekend, courtesy of the Met Office who the Foxes talk to daily, is variable with low winds which the girls are going to use to get some kiting practice in.

Latest podcast available
The third podcast is now available.  I gather some people have had a few problems listening to this one but The Sun have now corrected the problem.  Visit http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2006220592,00.html to download it.

Question Time
Have you got a question about the expedition?  Jot your burning question down and Foxy HQ will do its best to answer it either directly or by talking to the Foxes.  However, due to the volume of correspondence we can't guarantee a reply.

/Foxy HQ