The physiotherapist from Derby did not complete her original aim of becoming the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported and admits she was 'gutted'.
Capt Chandi, a physiotherapist from Sinfin in Derby, failed to achieve her original aim, however, of becoming the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported.
She added:"I know that I have done a huge journey, it's just difficult while I'm on the ice and I know it's not that far away."She called it"a tough day today" and said listening to recorded messages from friends and family had helped keep her spirits up. The University of Derby, which awarded her an honorary degree, and the Ministry of Defence also praised her achievement.
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