A report from Jola, January 16, 2012

A report received via a satellite telephone from a bivouac in Jola on January 16, 2012: Yesterday, i.e. on January 15, we reached Askole in jeeps. As usually, we rode with our hearts in our mouth due to abysses and other obstacles. It seemed that we did not have any chances to pass a damaged suspension bridge, but fortunately Janusz Gołąb showed his carpentry skills and repaired the bridge. We all felt a surge of pure adrenaline for the first time during this expedition!

On January 16 in the morning we continued our journey and thanks to the frozen rivers we could take a short cut. We bivouac in Jola. Our kitchen and accommodation are in mesa tents.

The temperature in Jola is -5°C, overcast sky, no rain or wind. Minimal snow cover – 3 cm!

We are doing fine. Tomorrow we plan to reach Payu.

Regards,

Agna, Artur, Adam, Janusz.