Day 8 (7 April 2007)

There was much more snow in Tromso than for our arrival. Our hotel looked out over the harbour.

After a wonderful shower and a leisurely breakfast, it was time for the speeches and presentations by our hosts. It was clear that conditions had been very difficult - much more difficult than any other similar events that they had run.

Finally, we travelled to Tromso Airport and back to Heathrow, via Oslo. It was time to say goodbye and exchange email addresses with my colleagues.

My challenge had really been a challenge, and the memory of it will stay with me for the rest of my life.