The team was picked up by helicopter today near the North Pole and brought back to the Borneo basecamp where they caught their return flight to Longyearbyen. From the helicopter window the team had a birds-eye view of the pack ice and it was with respect and admiration that they watched the familiar miles pass beneath them. Soon they were back at the Borneo basecamp where they boarded their return flight to Longyearbyen.
Back in Longyearbyen the air was warm (at least to the team!) and the return to civilization brought with it some luxuries, namely a hot shower and comfortable bed! The team had a celebratory dinner where they were presented with official certificates and awards commemorating their successful expedition. When they called in their report there was so much laughter and festivity in the background that it was hard to hear them!
One common experience on the first night back "indoors" is to wake up in the middle of the night sweating with the urge to throw off all sheets and blankets. We'll see if any of our team members experience this sensation, but that would require them to go to bed in the first place! Make sure to listen to Sichen's audio report below to hear more.
Though this will be the last posting from the Arctic we will keep this blog up and we hope to add additional photos and video footage from the expedition, as well as memories from the expedition. Thank you for following this incredible adventure and check back soon for more from the Arctic Fox Mission!
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| The helicopter that picked them up at the North Pole. |
Back in Longyearbyen the air was warm (at least to the team!) and the return to civilization brought with it some luxuries, namely a hot shower and comfortable bed! The team had a celebratory dinner where they were presented with official certificates and awards commemorating their successful expedition. When they called in their report there was so much laughter and festivity in the background that it was hard to hear them!
One common experience on the first night back "indoors" is to wake up in the middle of the night sweating with the urge to throw off all sheets and blankets. We'll see if any of our team members experience this sensation, but that would require them to go to bed in the first place! Make sure to listen to Sichen's audio report below to hear more.
Though this will be the last posting from the Arctic we will keep this blog up and we hope to add additional photos and video footage from the expedition, as well as memories from the expedition. Thank you for following this incredible adventure and check back soon for more from the Arctic Fox Mission!
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| A parting shot from the North Pole. |
