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Tuesday, August 11

Last minute preparations

A day of logistics. Packing the van, picking up the Ratpacks and popping to the chemist to get the all important Mygg Melk, mozzie repellent for the Finnmarkvidda.

The afternoon was broken up with a walk to Komsa Gorravarri. We picked up Thomas, our in country tour guide, and headed up to see the views across Alta and the fjord. On our walks now we’ve become quite accustomed to berry picking and getting the essential 5 a day a rat pack seriously lacks. We tried a new berry shown to us by Thomas and known as Tyttbearr. This particular berry reminds us somewhat of an unripe pea, not as alluring as the infamous Cloud Berry.

Yet again the evening was spent panicking and preparing. Packing was on the agenda and a good night sleep as tomorrow the expedition leading starts!

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