'While going ashore to feed the dogs, a ringed seal came to visit me and went around the dinghy for a long time. Curious and playful, he came closer and closer, and even put his head on the edge of the small boat! Darkness is now coming before 3pm, and I'm getting a better idea of what will be 24 hours night. I understand that more and more, my world will be limited to the boat only... Yesterday, a full moon was showing the snowy mountains and Inglefield glacier. At 10pm, I climbed in the mast to enjoy the scene.' Michael