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Arrived in Namche 3,500mtrs

22/2/2013

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Morning departure TokTok
All. We had an enjoyable night in TokTok last night. The team liked their first lodge experience. The night wasn't cold, but we have quickly discovered that our so called Minus 20deg sleeping bags that we hired .........are NOT minus20..!! Bit chilly and had to rely on some heavy blankets provided from the lodge. A challenge next week. 

Today was our first of 4 big climbs, up to Namche at 3,500mtrs. Most of the team climbed very well, although some not as strong as others..!! Will need to monitor progress over the next few days.
Ray, Greg and John have been put into the "Old Codger Club" but they each climbed exceptionally well today. Young blokes from Gold Coast are pretty strong. Nicole set out at a slow but steady pace and with some good encouragement and was able to knock of her first big day. Think she will sleep very well tonight.

There is a lot of snow up here which is the result of the poor weather experienced last week. Should make for some splendid views tomorrow when we spend our acclimitisation day climbing up to the Everest View Hotel at 3,800mtrs then back down to Namche to allow our red blood cells to do their thing.
Team getting along "reasonably" ok. Always different dynamics within a group of 10, so difference of opinions sometime out in the open.

Peter C, Wayne, John B. Amused at your responses. Have read them to targeted recipients. Laughs. 

Thanks Jeff for lovely comments. Wish us luck as we start to do some hard work the day after tomorrow.

Cheers from the 2013 team.


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Brian@Weeroona
22/2/2013 05:15:52 pm

The snow sounds interesting, as we know, it really gives one the feel of really being in the mountains.
Good on you Nicole, there's nothing wrong with being the tortoise, you will often see more of the finer detail than the hares who are often more knocked up than they will admit at the end of the day.
If you're starting to feel breathless and tired, don't stop but just slow down a little until you recover. That way you will continue to make good progress as it's often harder to get started again after stopping. Susan should be made to walk backwards if she starts to get too cocky, preferably at the end of the line.
David, consider coming back to Namche via the Everest trkking route. At the Hillary Khumjung school, turn to the East and walk. There is a track that leads down to a teahouse on the main route. If you can call up the satellite view on Google Earth of the area, you can see the track. It's the same track I walked up from Namche to Khumjung and Kunde Hospital. If you have the time, a walk up to the Kunde Hospital is worth the walk.

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Wayne
22/2/2013 11:19:39 pm

Saturday is market day in Namche where Tibetans come over the pass (if open) and Nepalese climb up from the valleys to sell there goods.Your acclimisation day in Namche is what David calls, a rest day. A caual walk up to Everest View Hotel. What he doesn't tell you is that it is hard yakka climbing out of Namche after the long walk up yesterday. My knee blew up on the descent last year. Keep plugging away Nicole. You have done the training. It is now all in the mind. Walk at your own pace.Keep drinking water. Bugger everyone else. You will make it.

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Wayne
23/2/2013 04:42:28 am

Check out the supposed remains of a yeti at the museum in Khumjung if you get a chance and send a photo

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Peter C
23/2/2013 01:26:16 am

Great effort, walking uphill is never easy and considering the distances you guys are going it is amazing. The Everest View Hotel looks great but it could be a trap if you settle in for the afternoon !! it does sell beer doesn't it? maybe the markets will be a safer option. Still the same here, warm sunny days - good for the beach and drinking Coronas. Looking forward to getting your next report. Good luck.

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ray
23/2/2013 02:59:34 pm

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Barbara
23/2/2013 01:49:58 am

keep up the good work,the sleeping bags sound a challenge.Great getting the updates.

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Shane
23/2/2013 03:00:07 am

Hi nicole - it's great to see the group photo - you all look pretty gun ho and raring to go!
I am proud to hear you did we'll on the first big climb - well done - I know you can do it!

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david g
24/2/2013 09:24:26 pm

Shane. Nicole is slogging along ok. Like the other members, I think she has realised just how tough the EBC trek can be. Lots of encouragement and support within the group

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Helen and Sib
23/2/2013 03:42:41 am

We are full of admiration for you all. A bit worried about the dud sleeping bags though! Happy climbing everyone - Go The Old Codgers!!

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Wayne
23/2/2013 04:40:00 am

Check out the supposed yeti remains at the Khumjung museum if you get a chance and send a photo.

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david g
24/2/2013 09:20:56 pm

Wayne. We didn't get there. Long story

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Carol
23/2/2013 04:46:40 am

Keep going the old codgers. Hope you had a spectacular view today. The photos look inspiring

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