BLOG: Kay Mitchell 22nd Apr 2007
Chilling on a Sunday Morning!
It is Sunday morning, at 9am and the sun is shining. It is a beautiful day. I have some tunes going on my Nano, and things appear very chilled. Trek C are starting their second day of testing, having arrived safe and sound the day before yesterday. In fact, they were so prompt I almost did not arrive at the trekkers? camp in time to welcome them in. Helen Dwyer is missing from the photo, as she had to stay behind due to illness. We wish her a speedy recovery.
The climbers are all in camp today unexpectedly. They were supposed to have gone up the mountain today for about 10 days to start their testing in the Western Cwm and the South Col. Unfortunately, nearly two inches of snow fell yesterday evening, and the risk of avalanche led our Sirdar, Pema, to advise a further day of rest. So, our climbers, who had got up at four, went back to bed for a few more ZZZZs. No doubt they will spend the day eating, taking advantage of every opportunity to build up their reserves for the hard days ahead.
The lab staff are working hard, and looking forward to a day off tomorrow. Some of them plan to get up very early on Tuesday in order to ascend Kala Patar in time to see the sun rise. They deserve it, as they have to put in long days in the lab when we have a trek group in, and then entertain in the evening as well. Still, Everest Base Camp is an awesome place, and I can think of worse places to be working hard for three months.
I am planning to get the inevitable washing done, and maybe catch up on a bit of reading. I have not had much opportunity since I have been here. I may do some exercise as well, but I am not sure Kala Patar is on the cards just yet.
Finally, Trek F have set off on the trail, having been delayed overnight in Kathmandu by poor weather. They are really happy to be on the way to Monjo.
| By: Geoff Hall | When: 9th May 2007 18:37 | Hi Kay, I joined Trek C at Dingboche as a surrogate member, having had to leave my own Trek D at Pheriche through illness. I was accepted into their team with open arms and made to feel so very welcome. In fact, as soon as John Dick arrived at Dingboche, the first thing he did was to come over and greet me, despite an exhaustive trek down from EBC - what a gent. It was a pleasure to be in their company on the trek down, where we had a great farewell celebration in 'Club Namche'. I would just like to leave this message as a big 'thankyou' to the team for making a difficult time so much easier. regards, Geoff |
| By: Ian Kemp | When: 25th Apr 2007 13:17 | Not sure if Harriet Kemp in Grp D or E but wish her well. If she can find the key ring I dropped there I would appreciate it. Enjoy the wonderful place you are in, hope the weather is kind to you. Dad & Mum |
| By: Huw and Leah | When: 25th Apr 2007 00:44 | Message for John Rhys: Well done- hope it all went well and looking forward to seeing you on sunday. Love from us all. |
| By: David Cobb | When: 24th Apr 2007 18:01 | Hi Kay, it would make one sponsor (UCLb) very happy if a photo of the UCL flag flying at Base Camp with the 'hill' in the background could be uploaded - if that can be arranged? (obviously I'll take some when I arrive in 3 weeks...). Hope all is well up there. Cheers, David |
| By: Richard and Angela | When: 24th Apr 2007 15:17 | Hi Jules - Good to see you on BBC news. Looking forward to hearing about the climb. Enjoy the experience. Stunning photos on website. Hope you are well. Love Richard and Angela |
| By: Cecilia Brown | When: 24th Apr 2007 14:15 | Great to see the news coverage the other day and just to let you know that we are all watching you with interest at BOC/Linde!!
Well done everyone - really inspirational science!! best wishes, Cecilia |
| By: Godfrey | When: 24th Apr 2007 10:16 | Come in Ali of E Keep drinking the tea but when you're up on the scree, you wont find a tree if you're in need of a ..., Believe me, your Andean Dad. (with apologies to your forebear STC, himself a hillwalker when young) PS Mum hopes the bed socks are warm |
| By: Carolyn Ashmore | When: 23rd Apr 2007 22:53 | Hi Harry(Barter) Just to say really envious - one day I will get there! Great to see you at base camp -Tommy's thrilled! Snowdon will just have to do ...again! |
| By: anand ahuja | When: 23rd Apr 2007 20:49 | Good luck to all in the expedition. Look forward to photos and other details. Anand |
| By: Mary | When: 23rd Apr 2007 16:21 | Hi Liesl - just wanted to say I got your message via phone call - v. sad to have missed you - really annoying! Nothing to send you yet so don't worry, as usual things move v slowly and so it might just wait til you are back. Sounds like everything is going well and I read the website daily - nothing like a bit a xtreme everest to distract from what I should be doing! Hope you're fine and your toes are keeping cosy! Love from all of us at work, Mary. |
| By: lamont ross | When: 23rd Apr 2007 15:10 | Hi Miss Kay, Thank you for the continued updates. Why not get Ryan Ross to help on the Kala Patar hike. ? Continued best wishes on a safe expedition. What did one do prior to Ipods? Lamont |
| By: annie n | When: 23rd Apr 2007 14:58 | well done that harry barter, it must be an amazing experience! Stay safe, lots of love annie x x x |
| By: diana harvey | When: 23rd Apr 2007 11:21 | Good luck Jules,
Enjoy your climb. Love from Mother, Dad, Robert and Simon |
| By: Cindy | When: 22nd Apr 2007 23:17 | Message for Harry Barter Well done Harry great to see your photo with the rest of Team C and many congratulations on a great achievement. Now the only way is down!! Yippee see you soon Lots of love Cindy |
| By: Brenda | When: 22nd Apr 2007 22:44 | Harry Barter. Well done Harry, we are so proud of you. Cindy and I have been climbing the stairs at the spa. Be safe and see you soon. Brenda |
| By: Kenny and Ali | When: 22nd Apr 2007 22:27 | Hi kay (and paula), how are you? many greetings from sunny scotland! we're both getting very excited now that it's just over two weeks til we go! training going good, lost 6st now (can't believe it myself!!), so nearly back to my old self. looking forward to seeing you and paula in nepal! good luck to you all, and see you at ebc!!!! |
| By: Tom and Denz | When: 22nd Apr 2007 22:15 | Hello Harry..you're looking well. Hope you've got the rescue club nearby. Bonnie ran Marathon. Best wishes. |
| By: Mel | When: 22nd Apr 2007 22:06 | Well done to Trek C especially Aidan Dwyer - my dad. Sad to hear that Mum did not make it up there - hope she's ok?
See you soon M and A xxx |
| By: Paul Barter | When: 22nd Apr 2007 20:25 | WELL DONE DAD YOU ARE FINALLY ON TOP OF THE WORLD EVERY ONE IS REALLY PROUD OF YOU
ALL OUR LOVE PAUL & FAMILY |
| By: zena jarrett | When: 22nd Apr 2007 20:13 | Message for Harry Barter Trek C Dad, just seen your photo arriving at Base Camp, looking good, so pleased to see you! Lots of love Zenaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| By: aidan and Ciaran | When: 22nd Apr 2007 15:42 | Ho ya Kay greeting from u.c.h. I .T.U. its sunny outaide and the marathon is on today do you remember when you did it !!!!!!! Hope you are well have you seen the big yeti yet if you know hat I mean tOODLE PIP |
| By: Teresa | When: 22nd Apr 2007 10:57 | Hi to all at EBC, especially Gwen. Enjoy Kala Patar. Looking forward to photos of your climb. To the Summit Team - enjoy your rest day. Thanks for all the blogs, which make exciting reading, and for the photos. Keep them coming. Best wishes to you all, Teresa |
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