The ice anchors had held well during the blow.
As far as I can see the open water extends to an east and west line which is a little short of the glacier tongue.
To-night the wind has dropped altogether and we return to the glorious conditions of a week ago.

I trust they may last for a few days at least.
_Thursday, January_ 12 .-- Bright sun again all day, but in the afternoon a chill wind from the S.S.W.Again we are reminded of the shelter afforded by our position; to-night the anemometers on Observatory Hill show a 20-mile wind--down in our valley we only have mild puffs.
Sledging began as usual this morning; seven ponies and the dog teams were hard at it all the forenoon.

I ran six journeys with five dogs, driving them in the Siberian fashion for the first time.

It was not difficult, but I kept forgetting the Russian words at critical moments: 'Ki'-- 'right'; 'Tchui'-- 'left'; 'Itah'-- 'right ahead'; [here is a blank in memory and in diary]--'get along'; 'Paw'-- 'stop.' Even my short experience makes me think that we may have to reorganise this driving to suit our particular requirements.

I am inclined for smaller teams and the driver behind the sledge.