A bit chilly!

25th March 2008 AM

Good morning, its a chilly one here -8 at the mo but dropped to -26 last night, woke up and found a dromedry bag full of water was solid ice, locals are saying its very unusual this time of year to be so cold. Anyway we are having to bring our plans forward with regards to finishing this part of the expedition due to recent events at home, not sure how we are going to do this yet logistically but looking to end this section either in Stavanger or Bergen depending on news from home. Sad but necessary I'm afraid. Planning with Mark as I speak with regards to our return date.

25th March 2008 PM

Posn: N58deg 06.038 E006deg 34.969 distance covered as the crow flies 14.17 Nautical miles, actual 16 NM Left Korshamn at 0920, very cold on departure maybe -5 degrees, had a moderate headwind from the west all day which just served to drain our energy, just as we approached Lister Fyr (lighthouse) got caught in a strong squall, heavy sleet/snow 0 visibility, had us turning back into shelter, off the water at 1500 hrs, joined local fisherman in warm hut, they said we was crazy to be doing this for pleasure in the winter (we thought it was spring) they reported this as the coldest they've had it this winter, sort of matches Britain's weird batch of weather I guess!! Anyway still smiling still happy, hoping to be close to Stavanger in two days or so, not making as many miles as we expected but quite happy with our progress considering conditions as they are, and when they've been good the scenery is so stunning at times we haven't felt like rushing on by:) Hippo Piddling guys!!

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