Max temp: 6 degrees C
Rain: all day, but we now know our coats really are waterproof.

Slept like babies las night- first full night’s sleep since arriving in the land of the midnight sun- must be getting used to sleeping in the light (phew).

Set off early to the the local bike mechanic, who doubles as motorbike mechanic (and many other things from the look of his workshop). He was just as excited to see us as we were him- he keeps a list of all the brands of bikes he’s serviced over the last 30 years- while we were not the first tandem, he did get to add a new brand to his garage wall.

Took some time to fix the wheel which had been skewed in flight (so much for fragile stickers). After a quick ride round the block to get used to riding on the wrong side again we scurried back to escape the rain (at least until tomorrow).

Spent much of the afternoon in the polar museum – a bit like Melbourne Aquarium only colder. Some fabulous films about the Northern Lights (which of course we won’t get to see on this trip) and arctic wildlife etc.

Couldn’t resist going back to our little pub for dinner for another tapas feast.

Panniers are packed ready to set off first thing tomorrow, wet weather gear is laid out ready (hoping this will mean we won’t need it), and David is poring over the maps hoping we get at least the first few turns right.