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Annapurna Base Camp. 2015 Done (Sue 22/1)

25/1/2015

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My 6th trip to Nepal and it keeps getting better. It's the group that makes these trips successful. And for that I thank each and every one of you. Sammy, Courtney, Bill, Chris, Elias, Liz and Annie, I thank you for making my job as team leader successful.

Today again, was not an easy day. We set off at 8am and we were told today would be relatively flat!!!! Maybe a little bit of truth, but still around 21klm of ups and downs before the long stretch of mostly downhill to bring us back to our starting point of Nayapul. Back to civilization. Cars, motorbikes, trucks. It wasn't long before I longed for the peacefulness of the mountain. I never enjoy the last day of the trek. In fact, I could turn around and head straight back up again (ok, after a hot shower and clean change of clothes).. Back to the simple life where your only worry is what to have for lunch......will I have the rice or the noodles.

Our van was waiting for us to take us back to Pokhara. Bags were tied on top and we set off for the 1.5 hour trip. Once in pokhara and checked into our motel, we arranged with our guide and porters to meet in an hours time to have a few drinks and say our farewells.

The relationship you form with the guide and his group of porters never ceases to amaze me. Come the time to say goodbye, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. They are truly special people that become a part of your life in such a short time. To see our guide wiping tears from his eyes makes me realize that we are not just another group he takes into the mountain, that he too has formed a relationship with us that is hard end.

Tomorrow will be our first relaxing day in 11 days. Liz, Elias, Courtney and maybe Sammy are planning to go Paragliding. Chris and Annie are just going to relax and do some last minute shopping. Meanwhile, Bill will be recovering from a hangover!!!!

This team has worked so well together. So many laughs have been had.

Here's a question for you......

If you are on a 10 day trek and have packed two pairs of jocks, on what day would it seem logical to change your jocks???

A quick calculation tells me day 5 would be the most logical day to put clean jocks on. I don't know how Elias got Day 8, and what gave his 2nd pair of jocks the privilege of only being warn for 2 days.

We have two days here in Pokhara before our 40 minute flight back to Kathmandu on Saturday.

Again, thanks for all your comments and well wishes. I hope you have all enjoyed reading them as much as I've enjoyed sharing our days with you.

16 Comments
Veals
22/1/2015 10:53:14 pm

Well done everyone! Good to see everyone got back safely. Ahhhh the old Nepali flat walk. Mile after mile of cancel outs. Up & down, up & down...... Enjoy the bathrooms & food of pokhara.

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Didi
23/1/2015 02:31:34 am

Veals. A western toilet, a bed with sheets, and steak last night (imported from India) well, they told us it was steak. I might stay here and wait for you guys to come over..........is that ok Jimbo???? Thanks for your well wishes along the way.

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James
23/1/2015 12:26:36 am

Glad to see you've all made it back safe & sound, even had a wash.
Sue we are going to help out with getting back to a routine, we have heaps of washing, ironing, and housework for you when you get home, just our way of helping you.

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Didi
23/1/2015 02:34:22 am

I'm not coming home Jimbo. Don't forget kids go back to school at the end of the month. Please send more money.

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David G
23/1/2015 03:35:08 pm

Good luck Jimby

Joan g
23/1/2015 01:26:26 am

Sue and team what a great accomplishment ang glad to see you all back to ground zero, it looks like every one has had a great experience and loves Nepal as you and David do , I like James comment , look forward to seeing you cheers mum

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Didi
23/1/2015 02:36:56 am

James is a %#*+¥. But thanks for following us, your comments, looking after the boys for 6 days, and your well wishes. The team have had a ball.

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Des
23/1/2015 02:25:46 am

Congratulations guys, sounds like a fantastic trip, not sure that my knees would handle all those steps....

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Didi
23/1/2015 02:40:08 am

Thanks Des. If you can do the 1000 steps 35 times by lunchtime, your knees would be fine. Ok, I exaggerated, 26 times. Des, I've got some ginger for you.

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Wine link
24/1/2015 12:19:16 am

What a great leader you have turned out to be Didi. Led your team through avalanche prone areas, across ice with no crampons, into bacteria infected hot springs wearing undies that could have walked there by themselves and who knows what else. Can't wait to find out what other dangers you led your team into when you return to Oz. Loved your blogs and look forward to catching up with you and the team upon your return. Well done to all.

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Didi
24/1/2015 05:17:27 am

Just read your comments to the group over breakfast, Wine. Lots of laughs. Thanks for following us and your comments along the way. Ahh the dangers of trekking in Nepal.......just adds to the adventure.

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Wobbo
24/1/2015 06:53:39 am

Sue, I would have thought you would have been happy with the Washing, Ironing and Cleaning when you got home as long as the pool filters have been cleared of Spiders, Frogs, Birds and other Undesirables?
True?

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Didi
24/1/2015 09:36:58 am

Don't forget the worms on the bottom after it rains. Give me washing, ironing, dirty jocks any day Wobbo.

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James
24/1/2015 10:28:16 am

Well you have all of those things Sue, all waiting for you.

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Didi
24/1/2015 12:14:03 pm

How hard is it to put clothes in the washing machine, put powder in the draw and push the button Jimbo. And don't forget to shake the clothes before you hang them out.

Liz Maggo
7/3/2015 01:12:21 pm

Challenging, fascinating, awe inspiring and WORTH EVERY STEP (and there was a few of them!)
Thanks Sue & David for the comprehensive preparation and endless encouragement. An unforgettable experience and GREAT FUN!

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