http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/06/445539.aspxBy Kerry Sanders, NBC News Correspondent - enroute to the North Pole DAY 4 8:30 p.m. - 349 miles from the North Pole. I am not sure you can invent a more stark contrast. The captain "garaged" the Yamal in a bed of ice, and he and the crew calleden-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/06/445539.aspx#450558Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:59:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:450558Daniel SchlaferDid you notice that it was German beer they sacrificed to the God of Neptune ?  No way the Russians would have sacrificed vodka !  Thank you for the entertaining story.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/06/445539.aspx#451934Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:59:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:451934Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,GeorgiaDear Mr.Sanders, After reading this posting I think you are having to much fun on this ship. I mean I have never heard of having a barbeque on a nuclear powered icebreaker that is simply amazing. I agree with you mankind has come a long way. I'm sure it is extremely interesting seeing this part of the world and learning about how it could possibly melt away by the end of the century. Look forward to reading more about your travels!