Nigel Hart?s Caudwell Xtreme Everest Blog

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Welcome to my blog on CXE. I have previously been blogging on www.everestdiary.blogspot.com but have taken up the offer to host the blog on the CXE website.

Today we have moved up from Pheriche to Lobuche (4930m). It has been a stunning walk gaining the lateral moraine alongside the Lobuche Khola and turning right to gain the moraine alongside the lower reaches of the Khumbu Glacier. Moving into this area has given a great sense of getting close as we have seen Pumo Ri (7165), Lingtren (6749) and Nuptse (7861) coming into view. The extra altitude has taken its toll and some of the expedition members have taken to bed for a little sleep this afternoon. However in general all is going well. There is a real sense of building excitement as we approach Everest Base camp (EBC) in 2 days time ? time for more research work and the adventure on to Everest begins.

Comments on this article

By: Edel Hagan	When: 28th May 2007 13:31
Hi Nigel, just wanted to send you all our good wishes from all us staff in the School of Medicine office at Queen's. Most impressed with what you are striving to achieve. Photos and info are wonderful. Technology eh! Best of luck and stay safe. Edel

By: Fred	When: 24th May 2007 23:27
BARF BARF! Well done Nigel! Safe downward journey.

By: Hilary McKee	When: 23rd May 2007 22:46
Hi Nigel! Feel oh so excited to read that you and your brave team have summitted this morning ... how fantastic for all of you. Rest well and take care ... following you when we can!! with love Hilary and David, NZ

By: Drew Gilliland	When: 12th Apr 2007 16:11
enjoying your journey-happy here at sea level ! Drew

By: Joanne

When: 8th Apr 2007 18:52

Hi Nigel: Greetings from Canada and Happy Easter. You're a long way from Princes Drive now kid! Enjoying keeping track of your adventure. Safe journey

Joanne and family

By: Oran	When: 8th Apr 2007 10:59
Hi Nigel.. Good Luck and I hope all goes well for you, your esteemed anaesthetic's colleague(please ensure he straps his crampons on correctly!) and the rest of the team...

By: Roberta Turkington	When: 7th Apr 2007 12:33
Its great to read updates on your progress, it is very exciting. Hope you have a good Easter . Take Care & Very Best Wishes

By: Sharon	When: 6th Apr 2007 16:42
Hi Nigel, looking good on the slopes ! Hope the Easter Bunny makes an appearance........at least you have a long way down to roll your eggs on Sunday ! Happy Easter and good luck to you all......onwards and upwards ! Sharon

By: Mike Annett	When: 6th Apr 2007 14:09
Hi Nigel - great to hear things are going well there! Will be following your blog closely. Have a good Easter - there should be somewhere good where you are to roll your egg!

By: Gerry Murphy	When: 6th Apr 2007 12:41
Nigel, good luck and very best wishes on your inspiring expedition; from Gerry in sunny Lambeg on Good Friday morning.

By: Stephen Bradley

When: 6th Apr 2007 00:05

Hi Nigel

Looking good. Dont forget the SPF 50 for the old nose. Starting to look a bit red!! easy to spot though!! Good luck

By: margaret cupples	When: 5th Apr 2007 18:15
Super news and photos. Sun shining from clear blue sky in Belfast too and QUB closing for hols-- Wishing you a very Happy Easter. Take care + bon vayge upwards - from everyone here. Margaret

By: Richard Bennett	When: 4th Apr 2007 23:00
Just returned from Everest Base Camp.Saw your gear on the way up on the Yaks.Good luck,

By: nuala mcmorrow	When: 4th Apr 2007 15:42
Enjoying your blog and photos.I'm sure the singing and music will improve the higher you go! Take care.

By: Georgie Thompson

When: 4th Apr 2007 11:24

I'm so excited to read all the news of the expedition and only wish I was there too but Australia won the toss....this time. I'm so happy to be able to read about you all.

Exceeding the limits of human performance and being the closest to space on your feet you'll ever be is so inspiring. You'll make John West proud! Please keep those of us not so lucky to be there involved by continuing the good work with your great blogs.

Best wishes and love to Patrick Doyle,Paul Gunning (oi! stay off the local brew!) and the whole expedition- In the meantime we're keeping the Saffa and Brit Anaesthetic end up in Australia guys!
See you back in London

Georgie and Nick

By: shane	When: 4th Apr 2007 09:52
looking cool nige...like that pose...will this be the first accent acheived with hands in the pockets..? hellofrom everybody in the cambridge.... take care s

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