South Pole – nearly there

Despatch from Sean –  20 January 2012

Great day today – 22km in 9 hrs…cooking. We are just 20 km away from the South Pole now..what a pleasure. Caught a glimpse of the telescope on the way into our final camp. If the weather holds we should be there tomorrow.  Everyone is obviously super excited. Most importantly for the tour of the research station, to use their loo and then to celebrate when we return to the way normal people live. Let you know how we go.  Batteries are really taking a pounding so must cut short. Bye.

Sun dog above campsite

Sastrugi

Pics courtesy Waleed Zahid expedition