The weather in Vladivostok is rather gray today but the temperature is nice.

They've been trying to get the paperwork done which takes an incredible amount of time. Frequently they're told they've got to go between places and there are lines everywhere. Hopefully they'll manage to get everything in order before departure Sunday night.

After having had high hopes for the hotel they find the mattresses very firm and the tent and air mattresses are beginning to look better and better.

Remember to stop by Sverrir's blog and tomorrow, Thursday, they'll be interviewed on the Icelandic National Radio in the morning.