Thank you letter to Gavin after the Arctic

 Hi there Gavin

I have started blogging about our arctic adventures and it's been a form of ecstasy to start reliving it all again in vivid detail.

Wow, what a time it's been!  Without doubt, one of the greatest experiences of my whole life. And to do it with one of my best friends makes it beyond priceless. 

I just want to say thank you for everything...

...for making the whole thing happen! For impressing Justin with your online lessons, for coming up with the idea and for getting Aurora super-excited about it (which of course, is one of your many superpowers!) ...

... for believing in my photography and choosing me as part of the team. What an absolute privilege it has been. And also for all your support and encouragement with my photography over the years....

... for all the inspiration you bring. You are by far the most inspiring and energising person I've ever known and to spend so much time with you and to see you in full creative flow has been beyond amazing...

... for making the trip so much fun: for all the great laughs, wondrous facts, sightings shared, stories told, connections made, and shared jacuzzi wallowings...

...for all the admin you did to get us there, especially booking all the flights...

...for your support when I was so worried about my meds running out.  Your intervention allowed me to relax and enjoy the rest of the trip....

...for playing such a driving role in getting us out of Longyearbyen by refreshing that page a million times.  You and Tanya also made one hell of a team on Skyscanner - the king and queen of the ultimate real life "escape room" challenge.!!! ...

...for treating us with your Quatar gold passes.  Pure luxury!  That shower ranks as the best I've ever had!  And don't get me started on the passion fruit yoghurt :)

...and most of all, for your priceless friendship. For all the memories, adventures, outings and special meals we've shared. For the inspiration, fun and laughter you bring.  You enrich my life in so many ways .  Friends simply don’t come better.  

Meeting you in the little town of Thredbo feels like the ultimate synchronicity.

G