Today was a travelling day. First I went to the bike shop to loosen my pedals so I could remove them for the flight. Then I cycled to the airport in my full rain gear – the first time I had worn it at all. My rain shoes came in handy after all. I skirted around the edge of the Tromsøya island rather than climb over the hill and get sweaty.
At the airport I repacked everything and waved it goodbye at the checkin.
It was cloudy flying in to Svalbard. I only saw the mountains just before arrival. Stepping out of the plane was nice. Surrounded by looming barren mountains.
I was picked up by Sam: our guide from France. Gordon from Scotland and Steve from Australia were also there.
Evening involved a walk into ‘downtown’ Longyearbyen. We went shopping where I got the coolest shopping bag out.
Dinner at the Svalbar, and then a stroll back home.
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