Entry - Up the junction (Clapham). So, here I am, dozens of travel journals down the line, actually putting myself out there ... for the first time, like a virgin. Purely for want of sharing what we're about to experience with family and friends closest to us, I've succumbed to this method of modern journalism due to 'popular demand' is the expression. For those who know me, do try and see beyond the verbal diarrhoea you know me to spout; I merely want to try and put in words what we're experiencing, to share in the mayhem and madness that's about to ensue over the next 5 days. Being two of the things on my bucket list especially, yikes I personally can't wait for our 'high' Arctic adventure to begin, namely for 2 reasons: the aurora borealis and the whale watching. Perhaps you can let me know if you find my journal: (a) boring ◽️, (b) mildly entertaining ◽️, (c) a shot of adrenalin ◽️, (d) good enough to give up the day job ◽️...