With a focus on the young explorers, the Greenland 2009 expedition aims to make contributions to the development of personal values and beliefs and relationships with others, the environment and the world. Young people will be guided and supported to undertake significant scientific work and challenging journeys in a remote and wild landscape to achieve these aims.

BSES run overseas expeditions for 16-23 year olds to some of the most remote regions on Earth. To find out more go to http://www.bses.org.uk/

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

The news from the Advance Party ...


Well the day of departure has finally arrived…………

for the advance party at least! The group of ten arrived early at Heathrow where final team equipment consisting of solar panels and other essentials were distributed by Patrick, and safely packed in rucksacks.

The bulging baggage was checked in without drama and we headed through the security check in. What a sight - ten explorers peeling off outer layers (that they couldn’t fit into rucksacks) and heavy boots so they could be fed through the x-ray machine. I am sure there was a pungent smell of sweaty feet lingering as we left for the waiting area, however I am sure it will be a lot worse on our return. Our departure was delayed slightly but it was an uneventful flight to Iceland.

The advance party, ably led by Dr Joe Gibson, arrived at Keflavik airport and were bussed to our overnight stop, "the main hall" of the Hagaskoli high school in Reykjavik. The next morning it was a 30 minute walk to Reykjavik airport and the next leg of our journey to Greenland.

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