Attention to this point was essential, since the conditions of the voyage made increasing calls upon our vitality.

Breakfast, at 8 a.m., consisted of a pannikin of hot hoosh made from Bovril sledging ration, two biscuits, and some lumps of sugar.

Lunch came at 1 p.m., and comprised Bovril sledging ration, eaten raw, and a pannikin of hot milk for each man.

Tea, at 5 p.m., had the same menu.

Then during the night we had a hot drink, generally of milk.