Received via SMS from David at 12:26 am 1/3/12
Arrived Gorak Shep 5,100mtrs around 1:30 pm. Terrific effort to get all 9.5 of us here (Jane is the .5). All exhausted.
Anticipating minus 10 to minus 15 deg. tonight. Early start in the morning to tackle Kalar Pattar, hopefully on a sunny day. Then it will be a scramble down to lower altitude. We will aim for Pheriche at around 4,200mtrs, but this is a big day and will depend on our stamina after our morning climb.
As I write this I'm battling a headache and light headiness..! I'm hoping it's a bit of dehydration and will calm after more water (although I just love the 3am pee at minus 15). At least a third of the team now battling a stomach bug which is making for tough days.
So tomorrow is what it is all about for us. Unfortunately with our staggered trekking speeds, it is unlikely we will get a group photo from the top as the group will be spread.
Wish us the best for the morning.