Back on the road again…
At last we are able to report that Karl is back in Russia and preparing to
begin the second half of his walk. Dimitri Kieffer, his companion from the
Bering Straits crossing, flew to Russia with him and they will be walking
the first leg, to Yakutsk, together. The initial plan had been to start the
walk in early January, taking advantage of the winter ice to cross the
wetlands and rivers. However, delays in obtaining the special permits
required for that region mean they are setting off later than anticipated
and have therefore had to alter the route accordingly. They will make their
way back to Uelen in order that Karl can continue the walk from the point it
left off. The Expedition would like to thank the Governor’s Office for the
assistance they have given in resolving the problems with the permits.
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Nice to hear you’re back on the road, Karl, and particulary that you’ve got Dimitri with you as you’re bound to have mind games with yourself after such a long break! I really hope you have a good spell of uninterrupted progress now your life is back in your control, hopefully. A lot more people than you probably realise are mentally willing you on, even though we might not communicate that fact very often. Good luck and stay focused.
Best Regards
Rod Spindler
alright. best of luck with this next leg, lads.
Please pass on my Birthday wishes to the traveler hope Karl gets a nice ration pack or what ever he may want for his 38th. Many happy returns. Dids
Yestoday local TV-station broadcast reportaj about arrival Karl and Dimitry to Uellen