We are here in the Arctic, reporting to you from the Spitsbergen Guest house! We may have arrived last night at 2 in the morning, but didn't get to sleep until 4!
The weather is very cold (not in a bad way), and thermals were out of the suitcase first!
Lucy: The scenery is breathtaking. The mountains interlock and are dotted with ice- it's beautiful! The Arctic air is so fresh, clean and so refreshing. I love it!
Liss: After waiting hours and hours of waiting at airports, lugging the baggage around, we finally got here! One thing is for sure, it's very different to Doncaster! No floods around here, just miles and miles of ice and mountains. It was so wierd when we actually went through a cloud today on the way to the Satelite Station!!! Mr Linsell's Science lessons came in handy when we were talking about satellites.
Lucy: At the Satellite Station, we met with a scientist who works closely at SvalSat. He showed us how the sateelites work and their purposes. It was very interesting to see how dependant we are on them! We both thoroughly enjoyed going inside the antenna. It was collosul! It followed the satellites through the sky, but we still ducked when it dived so close to the ground!
Liss: The satellite we went to (one of about 5) was close enough to walk to, but on account of all the fog that day we got in the mini-bus, who knows whats camoflauged out there! And I swear I saw a polar bear, but no-one believes me =[
Tomorrow we are off to do firearms and water safety and will be writing back soon!
Pictures will follow
Bye =]
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Hi girls, Alicia's mum here!! Glad you got there safely but how weird to see the photos of you at Lonyearbyen airport - who would quess that was 2am!! How light was it? Lucy's mum really did do you proud with the eyemasks!! I hear they are in much demand. If any of us really had entreprenarial skill, we would have bought a cart load full and you could have sold them for an amazing profit!!! Sleep well and can't wait for your news tomorrow.
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PS Pleased to see you haven't forgotten school completely and great to give Mr L a mention!! Wonder if he'll see it???
Hi Helen here, with Yvonne's help, i am hoping you get this!!! So delighted to hear from you and see such amazing photos. Ruby wants to know, Have you given the reindeer a name yet? The satellite station sounded very interesting. Do you feel a poem coming on? What are the hi tech toys you have been given? Hope you have found some snacks by now....and get one fabulous Zzzzzz! Much love Mummy, Daddy, Ruby and Roxy sends a wag but is still looking for you!
(when in doubt use your mantra word.)
Dear Lulu and Liss,
I miss you both so much and i am looking after sweetie pie for you!
I am going to London tomorrow and I will tell you both all about it on Monday!
I love you infinity Reindeers with their noses pressed up against the window Lucy!
Love from Ruby
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Hi Lucy and Liss,
Us Hilliards are loving your bloggs, so informative.
It sounds a facinating place you are very lucky to see it.
Take loads of snaps, we are looking forward to a great film show.Glad you are having a fun time.
lots of love,Aunty Claire, Uncle Dave,Laura and Adam xxxx
Hi girls. It all looks amazing so far! The airport looks so small and the mountains look amazing. I'm very jealous but very proud.
I hope you enjoy your polar bear training - let us know all about it? How cold is it? I bet you are both still ¨so excited¨?
I've passed on your blog details to all your year group and all the staff so expect to see plenty of replies soon.
We also hope to speak to you on Monday by video conference if we can get the IT sorted.
Stay safe.
Mr Minchin
Hello Lucy and Alicia - Mrs Dring here sitting in Hayfield's Library and reading all about your adventure. I really wish I was there - at least it's not raining here today!
Make the most of your trip and take lots of photos - maybe we can do a display in the Library for the beginning of next year?
Enjoy
Hello girls
Great to hear that you got to your destination safely.
We are all extremely jealous!
The photos so far look amazing - keep sending more.
We are all so proud of you.
have a fantastic time and watch out for polar bears.
Mrs T
Hi Liss, glad you both got there ok, sounds like you are having a great time. Lily and Ella send big kisses and want to see lots of pics when you arrive home. Talk soon, take care.
love from
Clare
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hi girls,
Ruby and Ella here!
Hope that you are having a great time in the Arctic!
Have you met any polar bears yet?
At least you have done the training!
Have you riden the huskies yet because Ella would like to know!
Big hugs and encouragement from Ruby (lucy's sister) and Ella (friend of Ruby)
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