We are actually here!!!!

Hi Guys!!!!!!!!

Today is day three, but it is the first chance we have had to write here. So... let's step back in time.....

Day 1!
This was a very early start and a really boring day!!! We didn't actually do much, but were still shattered! We just flew all day, crossing about three countries and stopping 4 times! We got tot the guesthouse at 230 tThursday morning and fell into bed. The hostel is nice and basic! However we have to take our shoes off all the time and it's really annoying but never mind we're in the arctic!!!!

Day 2
Today was our first full day in the Arctic. We visited the largest satellite station in the world (it was actually really interesting!) There was supposed to be a great view, but theere was too much fog! It was very cold today!!!!(more than we expected- glad we've got our thermals...) We ate out and had pizza (yes it does exist in the Arctic!) We had to walk to the restaurant and yes Mary had shorts on!!!!!!! Brrrrrrrr

Day 3
Today we had our safety training. In the morning we started off with firearms training. fortunately for the polar bears, we don't get to shoot at all, which we were all gutted about!!! Then we went to the water for the next part of our training. We had to wear gorgeaous, bright orange suits which were miles too big for us (and leaked!) However, we did keep quite warm when we weere lowered into the water and swam back to shore! (well mary & rach swam becky & amanda hitched a ride!!!!)

Today the BBC have joined us- the presenter who was in london is here!! (Mary's very happy about this-NOT!) It is actually quite warm today which is very weird!

Look out for us ion the papers (The Telkegraph, Indepentdent, Metro and Journal etc. ) and on look North.

Today we spokje to lots of the other teams and their all really nice!!!

We'll write back soon luv ya allXXXXXX PS please comment lots!

Message from Mum

Hi Amanda

Great to hear you at all the airports on the way to Svalbard. Bet you are shattered!!!!! Hope you can get the techy stuff sorted so we can send e-mails you. We all love you loads and are missing you. Mum, Dad and Jenn. xxxxx

IT'S TOMORROW

HIYA EVERY1 IT'S ONLY 1 DAY TO GO AND WE'RE ALL VERY EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!
GOT ALL OF OUR CASES PACKED (WELL MOST OF US!)AND WE CANT WAIT TO GET THERE!!!!

Hi
Only two more long days at school left until we go. We have Look North coming in on Monday (tomorrow) so look out for us on the news ",. WE ARE GOING TO THE ARCTIC!!!! It hasn't actually sunk in yet. Nearly finished packing. I got some bathroom scales to see if my suitcase is within the regulations (don't know what I am going to do if it isn't).

We would love you to leave some comments while we are away because we won't be able to ring you or text as there is no signal )= and Svalbard is along way away.

Lots of Love

Amanda*

3 days to go!

It is all very exciting now! I have just packed and I can't believe it! I dont think it will actually sink in until we are on the plane that we are going to the Arctic! These next two days at school will be really bad! We have to keep concentrating on boring things, when we are so close to being off galavanting with polar bears! But seriously, this is a once in a lifetime oppertunity and we are sooo excited! The next ten days are going to be the best of our lives! We hope that you are all enjoying the blog so far and are spreading the love of it to your friends! We want comments from all of you, especially while we are away! Good luck everyone in their exams, and please wish us luck on our trip!

*Rach*