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 BLOG   Kay Mitchell  23rd Apr 2007

Clean!


Sundeep and Denny
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It is Monday, and each Monday is partly a day off for us, so I have done some washing and had a shower! Hurrah! Trek C left this morning for Dingboche, and we expect Trek D tomorrow. Liesl, Gwen, George, Callan, Nikki, and Jildou have just set off to spend the night at Gorak Shep, so that they can climb Kala Patar for sunrise. Mark Edsell and Mark Wilson will ?run? up Kala Patar early tomorrow morning. I am hoping to meet the first group at the Everest Base Camp bakery for a snack before Trek D get in tomorrow morning.

The climbers have set off up the icefall again this morning for Camp One. They plan to spend the next ten days on the mountain at the Western Cwm and South Col carrying out an extensive scientific testing programme. The climbers that have gone are Mike Grocott, Denny Levett, Dan Martin, Sundeep Dhillon, Chris Imray, Jeremy Windsor, Roger McMorrow, Nigel Hart, Mick O?Dwyer, Paul Gunning, Patrick Doyle, Andre Vercueil, Paul Richards, Vijay Ahuja, and Maryam Khosravi.

We are in close radio contact with them to monitor their progress on the mountain. The group has been joined by three cameramen ? Dave Rasmussen and Graham Hoyland from the BBC, and Michael Brown from IMAX.

Mac and I have been left holding the fort with the assistance of Rhys, Bobby, Rob and Ben. Jules will also join us this evening after taking a walk this afternoon towards Gorak Shep.

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By: Suzy EvansWhen: 26th Apr 2007 23:35
For Liesl
Hope you are enjoying your exciting life at the moment. Marcus and I regularly check out what you are up to....! Looking forward to all the photos and stories when you get back. Love Suzy
By: diana harveyWhen: 25th Apr 2007 21:18
Jules, I hope you enjoyed your walk!
love from Mother
By: lamont rossWhen: 25th Apr 2007 16:46
Hi Kay, I saw the picture of Gwen and Liesll doing their wash, which would appear to take a bit of time. Ryan has mentioned food consist of high carbs and low protein, consistent with the BC Bakery. Continued best wishes on a safe expedition and thank you for the updates.
Lamont
By: SheenaWhen: 25th Apr 2007 16:04
Message for Colin
Hope all of Trek D reached base camp and very well done to all. Missing you lots but hope you are having a trip of a lifetime with lots of photographs to show for it. Everyone keeps asking how you are doing. Can't wait to see you next week. Enjoy! Love Sheena
By: ChrisWhen: 25th Apr 2007 13:03
Hi Liesl hope you're doing well and having fun! Last i heard you were standing under an ice wall - cool! Missing you at climbing. Wish I was there! In case you were wondering you're missing absolutely nothing back here.. Take care hope to hear from you soonish, Chris
By: Sheena AustinWhen: 25th Apr 2007 12:50
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