Our first meal – 17 May 2011
02 Jun 2011
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17 May 2011 Both of us tried to stay awake until 2100 but as soon as we led down at 1800 we slept, I awoke at 0100 and got back to sleep at 0330, we both got up at 0530, hungry and thirsty, we went to see if we could get a drink from the airport but it was closed, we had been advised
Continue Reading →Meeting the rest of the team before we leave for Chukotsk – 15 May
02 Jun 2011
15 May 2011 – 1400hrs We met up with a number of our expedition party at Liza’s flat at 1400, this consisted of, Simon, Garit, Grigor and, the charming Evgeny, who talked through what to expect and the rough plan of the expedition. It was very inspiring and whetted the appetite
Continue Reading →Arriving in Moscow – 14 May 2011
01 Jun 2011
14 May 2011 After two days off work on annual leave I have been preparing for this trip, buying all sorts of things that are needed and will be essential. The day has arrived where I must say goodbye and begin travel. The last two hours at home and being dropped off at WWT Slimbridge
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Saving the Spoon-billed Sandpiper
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