A time to reflect for Austral Express

by Graeme Kendall on 8 Sep 2005 Kiwi Graeme Kendall provides an update on his voyage to circumnavigate the world single-handed via the Arctic North West Passage:

'Arrived safely in Nuuk the capital of Greenland, an unusual place but have been met with absolute warmth and generous hospitality. I see the cup as half full not half empty and I have had an amazing adventure and had the opportunity to test myself and my boat, which I am proud to say is still in pristine condition.

The ice blockage has got worse so I definitely made the right decision, one that was incredibly hard to do after so much planning and traveling. This has been the most difficult part of the journey. But safety first and a new era evolves and hopefully children all over the world will have benefited from this trip.

I have seen so much wildlife in its natural element and enjoyed the unbelievable opportunity to see sights that very few have the chance to do in this busy world.
With thanks to all those who have sent encouraging emails and supported the Variety Children's charity, on shaky legs. Graeme Kendall

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