Today we had the opportunity to run the sled dogs. They have a 3 wheeled bicycle designed for training the dogs during the summer. Greg, Cara, Jeremy and I all took a turn riding with a dog. It is pretty hard to stay upright but the dogs basically know where to go so it is just a matter of getting them to stop (HO) and turn right (H). It is actually a Norwegian word starting with H but the letter H is enough to get the point across. The dogs living at Isfjord radio are part of a larger set owned by Basecamp, the company who owns this hotel. They have guided dog sled trips at various Basecamp locations in the winter. 
Cheryl is pulled by a sled dog on a 3 wheel cycle to keep the sled dog in shape over the summer.
Jeremy out for a run with a dog and a bike.
Cara ready for her ride.
Greg harnessing his dog for the sled while Jeremy and Kamila look on.
Other than the one polar bear sighting and the daily reindeer sightings surrounding our camp, the other major wildlife we have seen are arctic terns. They are everywhere and even though they are a relatively small bird, their presence is felt. They like to dive bomb us. One of tier nesting areas happens to be in the bird refuge behind the buildings at Isfjord radio. Other than their dive bombing obsession, the Arctic terns are a very interesting bird. They migrate in excess of 22,000 miles from the north pole to the south pole each year. They migrate farther than any other bird and most of their time in constant light in the summer season at each pole. They lay their eggs on the ground in an open field in the arctic tundra where it is relatively safe because there are not many predators.
At least 4 Arctic Terns in this picture dive bombing us. They nest on the ground just outside our camp area.