The drilling is finished: With a final depth of 141.5 meters the campaign can be considered as a success! The hole was cased further down to 4 meters and a thermistor chain was inserted to establish a new continuous long-term monitoring spot in the permafrost. This is to further study the temperature profile development and possible changes in the permafrost of the Arctic. It is part of the TSP (Thermal State of Permafrost) network. The hole was then sealed and things are packed to bring out people as well as the cores. This won’t be a final farewell to Lake El’gygytgyn: In a short while the ice thickening people will get the ice ready for the lake sediment drilling campaign following us to this remote location. We wish them all the best, good luck, stay warm and - Drill deep!!!