BLOG: Kay Mitchell 1st Apr 2007
On the trail again
It is Saturday 31st March, and the core team have reached the White Yak in Pheriche. The trek from Deboche was quite sedate, and there was lots of opportunity to stop at tea houses along the way, and drink lemon tea. We have now reached the dizzy height of 4200m, and it is quite noticeable when one moves too quickly. The team are generally in good spirits, although a few people have been suffering with upset stomachs. Still, we are falling over doctors, so there is no problem getting lots of advice and suitable medications as required.
IMAX and Horizon have been busy filming us as we trek up the Khumbu valley. It is a bit strange walking around a corner and suddenly coming face to face with a camera, but the crews are great fun to work with.
Our official photographer, Paul Gunning, has been snapping away also. He organised a photo competition for the team at Namche, and we hope to put the four finalists on the website for general comment.
Dr Mike Grocott, Expedition Leader is very pleased with the progress of the expedition. He says ?The great news is that all the lab and mess tents have been set up at Everest Base Camp, Mac is extremely happy with the progress that the Logistics team are making.?
We have two more nights in Pheriche before heading on up the trail.
| By: Jim and Eileen Robins | When: 26th Apr 2007 18:40 | Good luck Ros, and all in team E - we're following your progress with great interest back here in the UK, and looking forward to hearing of your exploits on your return |
| By: Lamont Ross | When: 2nd Apr 2007 03:50 | Hi Miss Kay, I hope your trek continues to go well. I hope Ryan has been taking those pictures politely. Continued success on the acclimatization and continued safe journey. Lamont |
| By: Dennis & Beryl Mitchell | When: 1st Apr 2007 18:44 | Kay et al, Good to hear of your progress. Mary, your elder sister, and daughters, Susi and Christine, left yesterday and are on your trail but lagging (Kathmandu). Susi's been up to 4,400 metres before (in Ecuador) and she's 'up for it'. I've suggested 3 themes for them to research (Environment for Mary; Nepalese cultures for Susi; sports medicine for Christine) and my 'Listening to Nature' book of daily readings for you all (It really ought to reach the top of Everest, it's so good). Mum sends her prayers, and so do I. Lotsa luv, Dad |
| By: Sylvia Imray | When: 1st Apr 2007 17:35 | Hi Kay! Good to hear from you and the other bloggers with such regular and interesting updates. Thanks for taking the time to keep us all so engaged with the expedition. Wish we were there! Looking forward to seeing some of the photographs you have written about. The Horizon team are one step ahead on their blog! Continued good wishes to you all. Say hello to Chris from us.
Lots of love from the Imrays (the ones left behind!) |
| By: paul wood | When: 1st Apr 2007 15:26 | Hi kay glad to hear your making good progress. i fly out on wedensday and cant wait! see you soon. |
| By: Ros Nicoli | When: 1st Apr 2007 12:15 | It is so good to read of your progress and that all is going to plan. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to do your reports for us all to enjoy. Group E are in the final countdown, emailing each other and starting to get really excited. We're looking forward to seeing you all there. |
| By: Claire Bevan | When: 1st Apr 2007 10:17 | Great to hear from you again,and glad its all going according to plan.
Well done to the logistics team,please say Hi to Rhys when you get to base camp.Go carefully everyone. Claire |
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