Hours traveled: 8 hrs and 9.5 miles
Distance to pole: 532 miles
Translation from voicemail: Hi this is Chris and Marty calling in from Antarctica on day four of our crazy expedition. So we woke up this morning to a “Welcome to a wild Antarctica” morning. It was blowing like crazy, really low visibility, drifted snow all over the place, and we had to get out in it and pack up our tent and get going in that so that was a pretty good challenge.
And today we were able to cover about nine and a half miles out on the trail for eight hours. So we experienced a bit of soft snow. kinda drifted over. That was kinda tough, along with some of the climbing. Seemed like there were some long slow hills going on.
But anyway I thought I’d give you a little bit more information about what it’s like in our tent tonight. And so we just ate dinner and we had some lovely seafood chowder to start our dinner off. And then followed by our chicken and noodles that we’re actually still waiting to eat. It’s re-hydrating right now. And we’re sitting in here and surrounded by a whole array of clothing and different items hanging and drying, our socks, our goggles, folding items from the day because they get a little bit wet.
And then actually inside of our tent, because it is sunny out and kind of this greenhouse effect, it’s about 40 to 50 degrees in here. So it’s pretty warm compared to outside. So we’re actually pretty comfortable in here and let’s see. We were just listening to a little bit of music to pass the time tonight. We were listening to the Lord of The RIngs sound track that we a have on. We have this little speaker that we hook in to our iPod so we can listen to music and it was a great day. So that’s it for today and we will be back tomorrow. Thanks for listening, bye.
Good luck guys!!!
We’re pulling – and praying – for you!
Thank you!
Hi Marty & Chris! Sounds like you guys are doing great! Thomas & Mason listen to your podcast each morning, and we are so thrilled to hear what you have accomplished! Sounds like the tent is pretty cozy! Hope the wind dies down a bit, so you have an easier time tomorrow. Pretty impressive that you traveled 9 miles! Keep pulling!
So glad to hear you are all following along! Thanks!
You guys are awesome and brave! Have a great time! Comments from Mrs. von Trapp’s 5th graders :)!
Thanks, Mrs. Von Trapp & her 5th graders!!! You guys rock!
Wow — I feel like I’m right there with you guys. Thinking of you often throughout every day. And SO loving your map entries and updates! … In the psychic-connection-even-to-the-south-pole category: today, I thought to myself, “what’s the music for their journey today?” And I decided to listen to the soundtrack from “Lord of the Rings” while I caught up on your blog entries (a playlist I’ve made consisting of all my very favorite tracks from each of the films). Imagine my reaction to your dispatch! Amazing. Apt music for the journey you’re on. Massive. Inspiring. Heroic. … Stay warm! And may the magics of Lothlorien, Galadriel, and Gandalf the White surround you both. XOXO
Wow! Great to hear you are “in tune” with us! Love that you are following and thanks for the words of encouragement!