I would like to do the helicopter ride and the sledge too. I have heard the dog pong a bit. Has anyone been on a helicopter before, would I get air sick? have bought travel bands just in case. I am staying the night before at Heathrow is anyone else. If not see you at the airport. Clothers all over the floor, WHAT will I take?

Edwina

I would love to do both also, I just wish we had longer up there to do everything there is to do!! Watching the weather - it's getting colder - I hope the polar bears are excited as I am!!!

See you all on Friday!!

Moyra

Not long to go at all now - 2 more days to work then i will think about packing.

See you all on Friday !!!

Moyra

You should get some advice about suitable clothes to take, but if you make sure you have at least a waterproof jacket and trousers, sturdy shoes or boots , thick socks , hat scarf and gloves, and things that you can put on top of each other and peel off later if you get too warm. The buggys that you go in to view the bears have a solid fuel heater in them so it is comfortable inside, but if you go out onto the viewing platform you will need your warm things. Also there is hot soup provided and some super sandwiches for lunch and pastries etc for mid morning and afternoon snacks. There is no need to venture outside as all the windows in the buggy open halfway down so you can rest your camera on the bottom half and take excellent pictures. Just one final thing, the buggys hold 40 people - there were only 22 of us, and we had a buggy all to ourselves so there was plenty of room to move about as they are as wide as about two buses, and they have a toilet in the back so even though the terrain is rough you will have a great time - go for it! Barbara.

I have been away 3 times on my own but never with an organised singles trip and am really looking forward to it.

Happy New Year to you all and happy travelling.

Susan