The 6th meeting took place at Ralf. Beisdes the members of the expedition, our webmaster, Dr. Uwe Gille, joined us. Therefore, the first topic was on our presentation in the Internet and strategies to increase the number of visitors.

Next we spoke about our budget and discussed certain aspects regarding our permit. We decided to buy both permits and to transfer the fee immediately.

Next point was Sponsoring, where we discusse the topical state.

The scientific investigation on the use of inuline in food has started. The experimental design and the calculation of costs has been confirmed by Wurzener Nahrungsmittel GmbH. Since 15. January these test run with Lydia and Olaf as "experimental rabbits".

Regarding media, film project and satellite phone, there is no progress, however, we are optimistic.

For the next meeting, Markus will provide a list of all equipment. Lydia will make a compilation of food that is necessary in the camps.

Olaf presented the result of our first tests on the bicycle ergometer. The results of these tests are satisfactory , all of us are top fit.

We named responsibilities for things as Aircargo, customs, filling of tons as well as branding of items. At the end we talked about both the farewell and welcome party. Both events will take place at the wieder im Hotel Michaelis.

The next meeting will be on 10. or 11. March.