Above the Arctic Circle

by Fire Girl Jess on May 20, 2012

View from my room in Murmansk.

This will be a short post and more than likely not terribly coherent – so, my apologies in advance.

I’ve just arrived in Murmansk, settled into my hotel, and washed off the grime of 30+ hours traveling.  My body has no idea what time zone it’s in so I’m taking advantage of the wakefulness to throw this post up.

Flights went well; immigration was smooth.  I have two days of medical testing in the hospital here in Murmansk, starting bright and early tomorrow morning.  Can’t say it’s something I am looking forward to.  Necessary evil.

It’s bright and sunny outside despite it being after 9 PM here.  The view from my hotel overlooks the Kola Bay and I can see and hear a variety of shipping action down at the water.  The temperature is comfortable somewhere around fifty and the tundra looks fascinating.  Can’t wait to get out and explore it.

More to come over the next few days.

Tags: Ponoi Project

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