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Published 06. Apr 2024 by eno in
North Pole
Comments from Vasily Shakhnovsky

A little bit of euphoria. We're happy. We took pictures. We talked to family and friends. We can breathe and philosophize a little.

When five years ago we gave birth to the idea of circumnavigation, I couldn't possibly imagine the problems that we were about to face. The passage of the North Pole is the most difficult stage of our expedition. Even after it started, there were problems that had put it in danger of collapsing. To begin with, we survived the covid, the beginning of the war in Ukraine, we were given a longer route in the open ocean by one and a half times because of Canadian natural reserves regulation. The fuel delivery along the route was already being finalized as we went along. If I start listing all the problems, I will definitely get a callus on my index finger. I think that the reason why we are still coping with all the problems that we had is because of the exceptional quality of the people on our team. To both, those who are now at the North Pole and those who are now in different parts of the globe providing support for the expedition, which will continue for another year: You're all amazing people. Thank you very much. I'm sure you and I will cope with the next stages.

Right now everyone is resting in the car. Tomorrow is still unclear. Tonight, when it will be morning in Moscow, Elagin will contact Barneo and clarify the time for delivery of the parcel to us.

We're waiting. Timing is becoming important. We have to get to Greenland before the ice melts so that we can get to the island without any problems.

Let's see what tomorrow brings.

Thanks to everyone who has been and continues to be helping and caring about us!