About

  • I'm trekking across the Arctic to raise money for The Children's Society. It is based in Islington and helps children at risk on the streets or in trouble with the law, young refugees and children with disabilities.

Sponsor me

  • You can sponsor me online by clicking here,or send a cheque made payable to "The Children's Society (TWC)" to Emily Thornberry MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

« Northern lights | Main | Slideshow »

February 16, 2007

All done

Woke very tired on Thursday. Our last trip was to the Trinations border where Norway, Sweden and Finland meet. We had wonderful views.

I climbed onto the border monument with the other MPs and had my photo taken with Martin Field, the fund-raising director of The Children's Society.   

There was a great sense of achievement. It has been hard work, but worth it. The journey back was very hard. It was very cold and all my adrenaline went. I could hardly hold onto the sled.

My final sled ride of the trek

8et_on_final_sled_ride

I eventually back onto the coach for the trip back to Jukkasjärvi. On the way, we stopped at the Ice Hotel that was used by James Bond. It looked too much like an igloo for me!

It's strange being back with people outside the group I've been travelling with for the last week. We met the local journos and politicians. I have a copy of the local paper, but have no idea what it says!

TrackBack

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/16184764

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference All done:

Carbon offsetting

  • The CarbonNeutral Company and Pure have calculated the carbon associated with the trek. Based on that calculation the carbon from the trek is being offset twice over. This is being done by investing in a “Futures Portfolio” with the CarbonNeutral Company, which invests in renewable energy (Gold Standard), and purchasing CO2 allowances and retiring them through the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.

Costs and time

  • I have covered all costs of the trip to ensure that all the money donated goes to charity. The trip is during the parliamentary recess (‘half term’) to ensure it does not interfere with my elected duties.

Copyright

  • Unless otherwise stated, content of this website is copyright of Emily Thornberry.

Imprint

  • Promoted by Omar Salem on behalf of Emily Thornberry, both at 65 Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1EJ.