Walking With The Wounded Teams prepare to leave first base camp

The speaker recounts receiving an unexpected invitation to walk to the South Pole with wounded soldiers. Despite initial fears and challenges, including extreme cold and difficulties with skiing, the speaker finds motivation in the journey and the ultimate goal of reaching the South Pole. The experience is described as a privilege and an opportunity to focus solely on the task at hand, with the anticipation of euphoria upon reaching the destination.

What inspired the narrator to accept the invitation to walk to the South Pole?

• A movie about the South Pole

• A book about Shackleton

• A friend's recommendation

• A documentary on explorers

What was the main concern for the narrator during the journey?

• Lack of food supplies

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Wild animals

• Getting lost

How did the narrator feel after the initial skiing attempts?

• Confident and skilled

• Indifferent and relaxed

• Despondent and unsure

• Excited and eager

What does the narrator find beneficial about the journey?

• The ability to learn new skills

• The opportunity to meet new people

• The chance to disconnect and focus

• The experience of different cultures

What is the ultimate goal of the narrator's journey?

• To write a book

• To train for future expeditions

• To reach the South Pole

• To make a documentary