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Atacama Crossing (2013) blog posts from Paul Potter

08 March 2013 03:55 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

hallo all,
so long march done, hard and hot but great lanscapes.
today is the rest day, tomorrow is only 8km and then we can eat some real food and a beer - carnt wait.
we are all ok and in great spirits.
its been a fantastic event and a real priveledge to do with good friends.
this is my last post as we are done tomorrow.
see u all soon.
cheeers

Comments: Total (2) comments

Ursula Morris

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 08:20 am

Zooooooom! Awesome! Can't wait to have you guys home to hear all about it!

Graham Obie

Posted On: 09 Mar 2013 04:28 am

Well done boys, awesome achievement! Respect!!

06 March 2013 04:08 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

so only the long march to go, today was tough. we had 14km of salt plane and 10 of sand dunes - they not giving this away!
we now only have 8 in our tent, 2 have pulled out.one injury and one exhaustion - its sad to see them go, everyone here deserves to finish.
dinner tonight is another freeze dried, i think its sweet and sour chicken.
generally we all good ,a few blisters but ready for our 13 hr day tomorrow.
cheers all

Comments: Total (13) comments

gordon johnstone

Posted On: 08 Mar 2013 12:07 pm

well done boys, you guys are doing unbelievably well!!!! hang in there as good as done!!

Fen van Tonder

Posted On: 08 Mar 2013 07:32 am

Well done our SA boys - u have done us proud!!!! Been awesome to see the updates back here - almost done now! Keeping the beers cold for you x

Neville Dunn

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 06:35 pm

Great effort. Got coffee waiting. Keep it up

Amanda Bergoff

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 04:10 pm

Very proud of you both!!!!!

vuyo big dreamer

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 09:45 am

of the marathon, marathon, marathon, marathon, comrades, fun run only comrades and fun run to go!

Kim Vere

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 09:18 am

Keep It up. We are all tracking the progress and rooting for you and Mike.. All the best and we will see you guys soon.. We are all so proud of your guys achievements

muddy muddy

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 09:14 am

well done bud. why do you keep leave your mate 20sec behind you?

TERRI CURTIS

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 09:02 am

Amanda says to tell you we have re-routed your tickets to go straight to Cape Town for the Argus - You guys are doing so well - so proud of you both

wray radford

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 07:48 am

Well done buggers, keep it up.

Sue Preston

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 07:02 am

Well done - the South African flag is still flying high. You guys are amazing.

Gareth Kitto

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 06:58 am

Absolutely amazing achievement so far, keep going men...

Rich Allen

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 05:42 am

Phenomenal so far boys...no one will expect the surge today , good idea to hold back until the long stage. When you break away, don't look back just go!

Kenny Harris

Posted On: 07 Mar 2013 04:24 am

Well done guys, you're doing brilliant. Paul, just stop sprinting away from Mike with 50m to go. Keep it's up and enjoy. Cheers

05 March 2013 04:08 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

shit that was hot!!!
day 3 finished, myself and bruce gore have calf troubles but not too bad.
today was dune after dune and this really crusty rocky terrain, was about 43 degrees and little wind too coolus down.
everyone is feeling fine and in good spirits, 2 to go and then the last day wich doesnt count.
freeze dried chicken korma for dinner, needs alot of salt.
greetings from all of us.
cheers.

Comments: Total (6) comments

Myles Brewer

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 04:20 pm

Keep it going Pauli. Morris was obviously too tired to write his blog. Head up for the big 1!

ursula morris

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 09:33 am

well done guys! you are doing so well! half way there! please ask mike if he is getting my emails? sending lots of love and encouragement. xursh

Gareth Kitto

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 09:07 am

Im closely monitoring your progress and am very impressed and inspired... keep it up

Graham Obie

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 08:30 am

Snackwiiiichhh!!!

Graham Oberholzer

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 08:28 am

Well done, you guys are doing great!! Keep it up.

Brent Hall

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 06:49 am

Well Done Dev.... your cosmopolitan Brother is extremely proud of you... Regards to Dev and the rest of your KZN Hommies

04 March 2013 04:12 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

well 2 done 4 to go.
today was long!! 45KM IN 7.5HRS. we went ok, nutriation was good so finished strong.
got back to our 10 man tent that you could ski done its so steep.
tomorow is 42km and 3rd day is always a challenge.
we got some amazing pics today, the terrain was really scenic.
write agin tomorrow.
cheers.

Comments: Total (5) comments

TERRI CURTIS

Posted On: 06 Mar 2013 06:07 am

We are exhausted just reading about the race, you are both doing so well many good wishes coming your way - Your team at Flash

Rich Allen

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 12:45 pm

Well done guys! Cleverly you've let the School boys go ahead to set up camp! Take it all in, enjoy each step and take loads of pics! Cheers. Rich

Gareth Kitto

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 10:23 am

Well done Potskie, any place to make a nest there...? Proud of you okes.

Catherine Korsten

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 07:34 am

10 man tent - how many mattresses? Kearsney style?!! Well done chaps - keep going. So proud of our lads. From your marketing chicks and our surfer dude.

Lea Hughes

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 04:47 am

Hey Kearsney.... Well done on day 2... Hope your calf is holding up !? Please send my love to my husband, tell him we very proud, and all great at home. Byeeew

03 March 2013 03:01 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

hello to all, well ist day done.
34km hot ,dry and too many hills, feels like we on the moon-very baron and rocky.
we all feel ok but its only day one.
temo right now is 43!!
will post agin tomorrow
cheers

Comments: Total (7) comments

Deon Chiesman

Posted On: 05 Mar 2013 04:02 am

Pauli, you're a machine, don't let Mike slow the pace. Bring souvenirs back !

ross norton

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 01:36 pm

well done Paul, first marathon done!!

Lea Hughes

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 01:27 pm

Looks damn hot Kearsney.... Well done !!

Myles Brewer

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 11:57 am

Keep it going Paulus. 3 Cranes was a walk in the park compared to what you're in for. Will be watching. Howzit to Mike.

Bridge van Breda

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 07:07 am

Hi Paul Well done on day 1 and trust today good too. You guys are all nuts!! Please send love to my brother and following your blog as Bruce doesn't have one. Love to you all and look after those toenails! Love Bridge

Graham Oberholzer

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 03:09 am

Well done boys, great start. Take it nice and easy. Thinking of you guys.

Graham Oberholzer

Posted On: 04 Mar 2013 03:09 am

Well done boys, great start. Take it nice and easy. Thinking of you guys.