During lunch the wind veered to the south with drift, just right
to set sail. We carried on with Hayward on sledge and camped in the
dark about 8 o'clock. Turned in at 10, weary, worn, and sad. Hoping to
reach depot to-morrow.
"March 10, Friday.--Turned out as usual. Beam wind, going pretty
fair, very cold. Came into very soft snow about 3; arrived at Safety
Camp 5 o'clock. Got to edge of Ice Barrier; found passage over in a
bay full of seals. Dogs got very excited; had a job to keep them away.
By the glass it looked clear right to Cape Armitage, which is four and
a half miles away. Arrived there 8 o'clock, very dark and bad light.
Found open water. Turned to climb slopes against a strong north-
easterly breeze with drift. Found a place about a mile away, but we
were so done up that it took until 11.30 to get gear up. This slope was
about 150 yds. up, and every three paces we had to stop and get breath.
Eventually camped and turned in about 2 o'clock. I think this is the
worst day I ever spent. What with the disappointment of not getting
round the Point, and the long day and the thought of getting Hayward
over the slopes, it is not very entertaining for sleep.
"March 11, Saturday.--Up at 7 o'clock; took binoculars and went over
the slope to look around the Cape. To my surprise found the open water
and pack at the Cape only extended for about a mile.
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