Colder

It was -31 this morning. When you go out in that temperature you have to cover up exposed areas around your face, head & neck as it gets painful after about 10 mins.


You'll note the thermometer stops at -40, local knowledge says we need one that goes to -50!!!
You get told off by the Russians if you haven't got a hat on or your big coat on when you venture outside and they know best.
We spent about 20 minutes checking out the freezing on the cooling tower today, and even the russian guys were running back to the warm office afterwards. It was the coldest I've ever been. I felt it in my hands and cheeks, although I had a balaclava on and gloves?


I think the fact that we were in a bit of a draft and there was a windchill factor accounts for it.
They send a team out to knock the ice off when it gets too much- rather them than me.
The walk to the canteen takes about 10 minutes, this is the road we go down. Nothing like a brisk walk in the fresh air to work up an appetite.


By the way, the road surface of packed snow & ice is typical of all the roads around here. Our driver has complete faith in his studded snow tyres and we are learning to have faith in them as well! I'm amazed at the amount of traction they have.