Good afternoon from a hot and sunny Dengboche!!
The team have enjoyed a good nights rest, filled up on fuel from the lodge and enjoy spectacular views of sunset over Lohtse and the clear night sky of Nepal.
We rose this morning a little later than normal, 7-30am for a hearty breakfast before our acclimatisation trek to the height of Mont Blanc, 4800m. The team made this with relative ease as were able to take on board the views of Cho You and Makalu (5th and 6th highest mountains) as well as clear views up the valley towards Island Peak and back towards Namche and Lukla.
The going rate for cleaning socks is around one twix, thanks Clare for that one!! Apart from that the team will now chill out for the rest of the day before our journey tomorrow towards Lobuche and then up to Gorak Shep and Base Camp. Spirits are high and confidence likewise as we aim to stand together on Kala Pattar on Sunday to watch the sunset over Everest...
So thanks for all the ongoing support, hopefully we can keep you all up to speed with how we get on but we dont know what the internet will be like up there but here is hoping!! Mobile phones are now done so apart from a carrier pigeon you might just have to wait and see!!
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At long last we have news! Pleased to hear you are all safe and well! i dont understand what you mean by the air con in my car?? Tony was round last night i now have all the invites for the 20th which i will be giving out in the next couple of days. boro going to appoint new manager before the weekend (tell tom). Hope tom and dougie are keeping there streches going.
ReplyDeleteDebbie and chloe :)
Great to hear all of you are coping with the altitude and enjoying the sun! - no sun here by the way, when you return I doubt there'll be any leaves left on the trees, not that you'll be bothered after you've seen the sunset over Everest...WOW what a sight that will be!
ReplyDeleteHope Si got his article to D&S in time for tomorrows edition - looking forward to it.
Going to the 'Dog's' tomorrow night - it was one of the gifts for the Expedition Auction of Promises from Sunderland Greyhound Stadium - there's about 15 of us going, pie 'n' pea supper in a private box with a BAR! Looking forward to it, I'll tell you how we all get on.
Take it easy on your way to Lobuche tomorrow -sounds like a tough day - will be thinking of you all.
Have fun, take care ...... The Robinsons' xxx
Good luck over the next few days guys!!! sounds spectacular as ever..views upto island peak also...must be quite surreal!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the views and especially what you have install for Sunday, as Christine says, it sounds like paridise in comparison to here and we all love good old Yorkshire!!
Love to you all,
Stay safe,
Anna xxxxxxxx
Ooooh, we're all so jealous! Your (true!) adventure is sounding more fabulous the further you climb! Staff at my office (Jobcentre) are following you with great interest! Hope your blisters are manageable and you're all coping with the altitude. Steve and I are with you in spirit and are wishing we were there!
ReplyDeleteKeep well and safe but enjoy!
Love
Donna & Steve Tomkinson
Hello!
ReplyDeleteBrill!!
Bye!
Wish we were there, getting more jealous with every blog!! Tell Andy that cousin Aimee is coming to stay for the weekend - you're probably safer where you are. Erin says Andy have fun and don't fall off the mountain. x
ReplyDeleteHello all!
ReplyDeleteWow the sunset over Everest sounds absolutely amazing! That'll be a perfect picture oppertunity, we haven't even seen the sun since you've left! Really glad to hear your all well and not suffering with altitude sickness. Please will you tell Becky-Thanks for the Birthday Present it's great!!
I can't belive it's been nearly two weeks since you went, its going so quick!
Well,happy trekking
Have fun
Jess xxx
PS: College has finised for October holidays, YES!!
Mint to get an email!!!
ReplyDeleteYa mam thort it was brill.
Thanx
ps
Nevr mind the camera - steel someones elses!!
Enjoy the sites. The pictures will be with you forever. Take in every drop wile you have the chance.
Take care all.
A&S
ps
ReplyDeleteyou are missing one of the worlds great sights over here tonight an the next couple of nights!!!
Roseberry Toppoing is lit up!!
wow
beat that if you can!
bet your disappointed that you are stuck over there eh!
ha ha
toppoing?
ReplyDeleteTopping!!
Hi guys! congratulations! you should all be so proud.. keep going! have been reading your blogs and they are really quite emotional. going to see rosberry topping lit up tonight but it isn't quite everest.. the sunset sounds amazing.. pictures please! wishing you lots of luck.. look after yourselves, miss you lou,
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Hi Kelly.
ReplyDeleteFollowing your progress with keen interest.
Glad you are all enjoying yourselves.
Still waiting for the photos.
Don't forget to bring us back a stick of rock!
Hi Tom and all the team,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear everything is going so well. The project sounded to have been a great success and has had an impact on you all. Everyone is asking after you and following your progress with interest. There is quite a bit of coverage in the local papers which we are saving for you. Just in case you are interested- the weather here is poor - rain all day and pretty dismal. The clocks go back tonight so winter really is apon us. Nothing remarkable to report- no big lottery win or anything. Missing you - keep it up and make sure you are taking lots of photos to show us. Latest Leeds result - Millwall 2 Leeds 1.
Take care - love Mum, Dad, Kate and Luke.
Hi all. Just saying hello and enjoy watching the Sun set over Everest tomorrow. We're so envious. Doug - don't eat all the cakes. I'll bake you one when you get home. Kelly Richard is missing you - he's sick of dishwasher duty. Not sure if you received any of our other blogs as we had a problem with the Cache on comp and did not realise they had not uploaded. Love to you all. Hope your legs don't ache too much. Love Bob, Elaine and Little. xxxx
ReplyDeleteWe had hoped to have seen another blog entry before you set off in the morning to base camp-thinking of you all- keep warm-keep safe-soak in every moment.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear from you on your way down when you get signal back!!
Love to you all and of course special hugs to George - Brian, Christine and Hana xxxx
Hi there!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the sunset over Everest from Kala Patar and it was everything you dreamed of! We were with you in the group hug! Are you all braced for Base Camp Everest tomorrow? Still can't believe that you're there!
Can't wait to see the photos or the DVD. We hope it's not going too fast, but you've still got so much more to see, experience and enjoy.
Emma, James says he'll miss you at his passing out parade on Friday, but he's very proud of his little sister.
Cheerio, love to all, be safe and enjoy.
Donna, Steve and James Tomkinson
Hope you all had an amazin day tday (and it wasnt cloudy!) so you were treated to an amazin sunset. Fingas xd. And tomorrow, enjoy the day!!! Its all downhill from then on! lol
ReplyDeleteHave a great day all of you. Take care.
Proud of you Ollie and all the rest of the crew!! Youve all made a great team.
A & S xxx
Hi everyone... just wanted to say... Si your reporting in the paper is brilliant.. you have everyone talking about it, well done you!!
ReplyDeleteAs for everyone else, I hope today has been as amazing as you all hoped/ imagined!! Tomorrow is another massive day which i'm sure you'll easily take in your stride and soak it all up!!!
Wish i was there too,
Keep enjoying it and making it last!!
Love to you all, big hugs to Matt.. take care,
Anna xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Just going to Derby for a couple of days but just wanted to say - Hope youve all reached Base Camp -(or are still on your way there) -well done to you all. Looking forward to the blog when it arrives!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
Adrian & Sue xx
Hope you're all back safely from Base Camp and it was worth the climb? Did anyone go any higher?
ReplyDeleteAnna is right about Si's reports in the D&S, they're great - even Hana (georges sister)read it and she reads nothing apart from facebook or autotrader!
Went for a walk with the dogs to Ossy yesterday, beautiful day, not the same without George striding out and me jogging behind to keep up!!
Have a fun descent and see you all next Monday - be safe - Christine xxx