October 18th, Tuesday—128th day.
Calm and mild, snow falling. Buried Alexey in the afternoon. Laid him on the ice of the river and covered him with slabs of ice.
October 19th, Wednesday—129th day.
Cutting up tent to make footgear. Doctor went ahead to find new camp. Shifted by dark.
October 20th, Thursday—130th day.
Bright and sunny, but very cold. Lee and Kaack done up.
October 21, Friday—131st day.