Trek Nepal with Me
  • Home
  • Previous trips
    • Previous trip blogs
    • Me & Nepal
    • Client feedback
    • Return Clients
  • Galleries
  • Contact me

Annapurna Base Camp (4130 metres) Sue - 19/1

19/1/2015

22 Comments

 
Picture
What an achievement. All 8 of us safely at Annapurna Base Camp. Emotions were running strong amongst the group. Liz can now appreciate and be truly proud of not only her own personal efforts but also what her mum did some 30+ years ago, as she followed in her mums footsteps. Everyone healthy and strong. Elias was battling a head cold. I told him to eat garlic. Not only does it help with acclimitisation, it's also a medicine for the common cold. Was he for real when he added 4 cloves to his Oat Porridge??? He sure was. Needless to say his cold has gone.

A few even celebrated with the odd bottle of Nepal Ice surrounded by these impressive Giants of the Himalayas. The sacred Machupachare, Annapurna South, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 2, just to name a few, dominate the skyline. We could not have asked for better weather. I am so impressed with everyone's strength both mentally and physically.

Annie managed to score a free pair of crampons that were left behind, so her and Chris tackled the icy sections with ease. Luckily it had snowed last night so a fresh cover of snow over the icy sections helped immensely. We crossed two sections prone to Avalanche. Our guide Prakash was keen to get us through this section and asked us not to stop to take photos and to get through it quickly. We need to leave Base Camp earlier than the other mornings as he wants us back through the Avalanche section before the sun hits it making it prone to fall.

As I am sitting in the lodge the clouds are starting to roll in which seems to be the daily process, before it clears again at around 8pm.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to log onto the Trek Nepal with Me website to read the comments as the wifi has been really slow and won't let me in.

It's cooling off really quickly and soon we will be looking for that kerosene heater under the table. The prediction is for minus 20!!! This will test us.

Tomorrow night we will be back down in the lower altitude of Bamboo. I will update from there if wifi allows.

22 Comments
Brad, Liam & James.
19/1/2015 01:14:57 pm

Well done everyone, sounds like a great day, enjoy the trip down.
Are you sure Sammy works in IT, can't get wifi???

Reply
didi
19/1/2015 01:39:46 pm

Thanks Boys, a fantastic effort by all. Lots of excitement and emotions. Sammy is a legend.

Reply
Des
19/1/2015 01:44:29 pm

Congratulations everyone, a fantastic effort...

Reply
Didi
19/1/2015 02:15:50 pm

Thanks Des.

Reply
Ray
19/1/2015 02:42:20 pm

Terrific team effort Sue, it looked a really tough slog.
I am sure you dragged each other up the hill, so congratulations and I look forward to the tales!!

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:14:09 pm

Thanks Ray, sure was tough

Reply
David G
19/1/2015 05:51:41 pm

Just love the smiles in that photo.

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:14:59 pm

That photo was after the tears!!! So many emotions.

Reply
Barbara link
19/1/2015 07:01:04 pm

Great effort congratulations to you all

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:15:54 pm

Thanks Barbara, the boys done well.

Reply
Veals
19/1/2015 11:21:08 pm

Well done guys. A mighty effort by all. Take care on the way done.

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:19:24 pm

Thanks veals. Crampons a must for next time.

Reply
Wine link
19/1/2015 11:39:48 pm

Great photo, great effort. It is all downhill from here. I bet you wish it was. Looking forward to seeing some great photos.

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:20:03 pm

Thanks wine.....its sooo not all downhill from now.

Reply
Kirsty
20/1/2015 01:52:42 am

Wow!!! Congratulations Mum (Liz). What an achievement!
You are inspiring. Maybe I can continue the Annapurna tradition in a few years time. Scenery looks incredible.
Safe travels down.
Lots of love, Kirsty, Dave, Poppy, Sid & Frankie xxxxx

Reply
Thom M
20/1/2015 02:46:49 am

Great work Lizzy. Go you good thing. Enjoy the downhill run.

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:22:02 pm

Kirsty and Thom, your mum is amazing. She has shown such strength and determination. You must be so proud of her. I am.

Reply
Joan g
20/1/2015 02:02:09 am

Sue you all look great, congratulations to you all , I love the big smiles on all the faces, I don't know about the 20 minus though a little chilly yeh, at least it won't be so hard down hill good luck

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:24:23 pm

Thanks Spanna. An amazing journey with a great group

Reply
Viv Sahely
20/1/2015 08:36:23 am

Congratulations all!! Fantastic achievement and experience!
Seems the training was worthwhile ..... Lots of stories to share when
You are home - looking forward to them!

Reply
Didi
20/1/2015 01:25:21 pm

Thanks Viv, stay fit as I think Elias has intentions of returning with you!!!

Reply
Connie Cunningham
20/1/2015 03:16:22 pm

A great big CONGRATS to you all, well done, stay safe & enjoy the ride folkes. Sue, I will be looking forward to catching up when you return, take care. Love Connie xxoo 🗻

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    2015 EBC blog...
    Picture
    David

​Friends of TrekNepalWithMe
​
Picture
Picture
Picture

www.treknepalwithme.com

Contact me for any further information
David Gaul - 0417 388 404
Point Cook. Vic. Australia