Hello all and thanks for the patience, as you could expect getting reliable internet in the fourth poorest country in the world is about as guaranteed as Gareth Southgate's next pay cheque!! (we keep up to date now!!)
So a lot has happened in the last few days and we will try to bring you up to speed as quickly as we can,
Khumung and project was a great couple of days, working in the heritage home was a great pleasure and the school really made the trip thus far for those involved. In fact we worked so hard that they ran out of jobs so we spent a day digging the potato field of our lodge to help the family!! The family were most welcoming and the father is a seven time summiteer of Everest and he kindly gave up his time to talk to us about his experiences. So a great couple of days of the beaten track away from the masses of tourist was a pleasure.
We then packed up our stuff and headed to Tengboche high on the hill in the distance. A peaceful walk through the trees took its toll as some members of the team found the height gain tough but with our team of leaders the pace was spot on so that everyone walked up to the village together and feeling stronger than before. Our lodge for the evening was also the local bakery and my god are those cakes good!! Doug spent up on cake the greedy .....
A real coup was experienced in the afternoon as we all went for a blessing, or Puja in the monastery. We were so lucky to be granted a blessing from the head Lama himself and he spoke to us about his concerns for the world. This was followed by watching the monks in full meditation, a sight to behold in a very religious and Buddhist area.
So we have today left the trees and made our way up to Tengboche and 4300m above sea level. The Nuptse Wall and Lohtse dwarf our small lodge and tomorrow is an walk out to aid acclimatisation as we can see Pumori in the distance that sits above Kala Patar.
Hot showers are here, fantastic views and the whole team in great spirits (until we walk back down and tell bunny about boro!!) So from here we hope to all be stood on Kala Patar on Sunday and if we cant be in touch for any reason take it that no news is good news!!
The team is strong, confident with snotty noses but apart from that there is only one way now, UP!!!
We will try to upload some photos but technology out here is comparable to Debbie with air con in the car!!!
Nameste
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Love reading the blogs,it just seems to get more amazing and exciting for you all with each installment!just sounds stunning,can't believe how high you all are already,what a feat!currently stuck on a train between york and northallerton,hasn't moved for about half an hour,signal failure or something,please send some of those blessings this way! The monestry sounds amazing,what an experience!the monks really make you think about whats important! Moreover, glad you're keeping up with the important stuff..football!ha ha! Enjoy the next part of the treck,all those sessions in the lakes and dales and moors can really be put into use now! Thinking of you all, lots of love, Anna x x x x x x x x
ReplyDeletewelcome back to helpful technology keeping us all up to date :D
ReplyDeletehave fun and see you when you get back :)
dannii xxx
Hi Tom and the Gang,
ReplyDeleteHope you are all O.K.- We are enjoying reading the blogs. It sounds amazing. Sorry if this message sounds repetitive – we have sent others but don’t think you have received them. Time seems to be passing so quickly. I hope its not passing you by too quick. I would like to give you some exciting news from home but Northallerton is pretty much the same as when you left it. Message about football- Leeds won 2-1.
Take care everyone
Love from Dad Mum , Kate and Luke.
Great to hear from you all - the project experience must have been fantastic, how amazing u got to talk to the Serpa who has summited 7 times! how many of you are going to summit Everest in a few years time? bet George is one!!
ReplyDeleteAll ok here - tell George Becky passed her driving theory test today-she's soooo relieved!
Looking forward to blog tomorrow-take care,have a great day xxx
The Robinson and Noble family xxx
Glad you're back with an update and even gladder you're all still doing fine(ish).
ReplyDeleteSome of the fotos on the web from where you are/ have been look amazin so can't imagine what they're like in real life.
Go steady all of you, take care, have fun
A&S
x
oh yeh and glad chelsea just won 4-0 v A. Madrid!
Glad to have an update. Not sure if our last blog arrived. Just keep having fun and enjoy the experience. It sounds wonderful. Richard wants Kelly to know he is missing her and he has been selected for area Rugby. Scored 11 goals for school fottball team now. Love to all. Bob, Elaine and Richard. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you and good to know that you are pacing yourselves well and feeling stronger for it. The real football news is that Man Utd won their Championship league match against CSKA Moscow 1-0 so they are now on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stage.The bad news for Middlesborough is there was a fire at the stadium - the new manager asked did it damage the cups but was reassured the fire didn't reach the canteen.Tell Jenny we have members of the African Children's Choir staying here on Friday as they are performing at NLBC. Our prayers are with you as you trek to base camp. Love Fiona and Ian xx
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