I was very pleased to see our work completed at last....

Turned in 12 o'clock.

The distance done during day 22 miles." The party remained in camp until 3.30 p.m.on the 27th, owing to a blizzard with heavy snow.

Then they made a start in clearer weather and got through the crevassed area before camping at 7 p.m.Joyce was suffering from snow-blindness.

They were now homeward bound, with 365 miles to go.