Karl renewing his passport in Fairbanks
Karl managed to get a flight from Chukotka (Anadyr) on the 13th December, having spent a month making his way back from the furthest point along his route west (Dvoynoye mining camp). Bad-weather and cancelled flights have meant a lot of sitting about waiting. He is now in Fairbanks, Alaska where he will renew his passport, 1 year Russian visa, and six-month permit to enter Chukotka. Then, with his refurbished winter supplies and equipment he will hopefully be able to return to Russia in late February 2008. Karl will then make his way back to Dvoynoye Camp to continue the route west. With the sled and enough of the winter months left he should be able to make it to Bilibino within a week and reach the ‘road of bones’ before the snows run out.
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Karl: Bought the book and have been following your progress for the last 6 months here in Ypsilanti, Michigan USA. Keep up the great work. Your odyssey is fascinating! I’m one of those million men whose dreams travel with you. Keep your spirits up, for us!
Hi! I am a teacher in a classroom with children with special needs. We were reading an article about Karl in a magazine type book. We wanted to see if you were still going, and were excited to find this website to find out that you still are. We think it is awesome!! Good Luck!!
Keith
How goes the visa process, is everything on course…?
Preperations are in full swing, but everything hinges on the special permit being sent over before the end of this month. That tends to be in the lap of the gods sometimes. Hopefully this will be the last one we need.
I am a secondary teacher at an all boys Grammer School in England. Read book recently. Have suggested it as essential reading to lots of my students. So many lessons one can take into ones own life. Have been following Karl’s journey for about 5 years. Best of luck with new visa, looking forward to following next leg of the travels and seeing you when you reach Dover!