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Monday 23rd Jan. Back on the airwaves...

23/1/2017

22 Comments

 
Thanks for updating the blog David, correct, no WiFi last night.

From yesterday - Sunday 22nd

So accommodation last night was one of our better ones. We had attached bathrooms to our bedrooms. This means that for some of the team....without mentioning any names, didn't require the use of their pee bottles, hummus container or Jalna yoghurt container. It also meant there wasn't a need to stick the headlamp on and traipse down the end of a corridor to relieve oneself. Last night I went to bed quite excited about this fact knowing somewhere between midnight and 2am I'd be woken with the urge. But guess what? No urge came. I woke feeling totally annoyed that I didn't need to use this luxury facility that had cost us an extra $2.

Sue has started Diamox to help with her breathing and it seems to be doing the job as she's trekking along nicely.

The morning was an early wake up call of 5am and we were heading up the trail under headlamp to watch the sunrise. It was so mild at that time of the morning but when we got up the top our extra layers came out.

Jason's knee is giving him grief and he is taking panadol and anti inflammatory tablets along with a knee brace. He's trying everything from the local Tiger Balm to a massage from Prakash. We have already discussed the possibilities of what if........he is prepared to try and manage it at this stage but is in a fair bit of pain. Bill Brown, along with managing his knee issue, he also has another small problem that you discussed earlier on in a comment. Yep the old bunch of grapes. How right you were.

We got to use our crampons today and everyone commented it was the best 1200 rupees ($15) they had ever spent. No sooner did we get off the ice and take the crampons off, someone in the group slipped over. See the photo and who can guess who belongs to the bum.

Quote of the day goes to John Gerring. And sorry David but John has commented that "the Annapurna walk is looking to be harder than Everest". Now this will cause a stir amongst some blog followers but the picture of John at our lunch spot sums it up.

Today - Monday 23rd

Another hard slog on the mountain today. Our walk started with a 1000 metre very steep decent. Jason is a walking junkie dosed up on anything he can to relieve his knee pain issue. Determination should pull him through.

Sue has discovered that a bowl of vegetable soup for tea simply isn't enough fuel to get you through the next day as she struggled the last 1.5 hours of today's walk. A good feed of Dahl Baht which is the food the porters eat twice a day and the meal I tend to order will see her running the mountains tomorrow.

We have had a dog follow us for the past two days. We were calling her Annapurna, until we found out her name is Carley. Alasdair, don't be surprised if mum smuggles it home. She's fallen in love with it.

After a hard morning walk, we arrived at our lodge at 1.30pm. Our only early day where we had a chance to shower.....yes hot water. We all smell so so sweet. We have even done some washing. A good opportunity to rest our legs before tomorrow's attack on the mountains.
22 Comments
Dis
23/1/2017 10:29:36 pm

Well done guys. Great view from the roof top.

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David G
23/1/2017 10:39:42 pm

One or two of them doing it tough mate..!!

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Sue
23/1/2017 10:53:58 pm

Hi Dis, we appreciated an earlier finish today. Lots of ascents and descents. Was nice to sit up on the rooftop......until it got too cold.

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David G
23/1/2017 10:31:36 pm

WOW, WOW and more WOW..!! The wait for an update was worth it.
I don't know where to start.!! Oh, wait a minute, yes I do - "Annapurna walk is looking to be harder than Everest"..!!! WHAT....? This calls for a national enquiry. You traitor john Gerring..!!! Now let me get this right. Private bathrooms, sunny rooftops, hot showers, massages from the head guide, 1.30pm finishes, free pets, vegetable soup at each stop, everyone "smelling so sweet"...!!!! Guys, this sounds more like a P&O cruise..!! As for John falling asleep, that's probably because he knocked off 6 beers last night..!!

Ok, Jason. Hang in there mate. So sad to hear that the body is breaking down a little. Fight on. Take it easy on the downs, and hope the other issue improves..! Hoping you come good to enjoy the rest of it. Grit the teeth for a little longer.

Ok, who's going to own up to feeding Carley...?? Rule #1 in the Himalaya. "Don't feed the dogs, because they WILL become yours"..!!

Keep it up team. Loving your posts.

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EBs
23/1/2017 10:46:07 pm

But David, ALL THOSE STEPS!!!! We're told there are FLAT BITS on EBC !!!

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Sue
23/1/2017 10:50:47 pm

John G says you need to sign on to Sister Sues Trek the Annapurnas with me. He also said that you would need to train up as you could potentially struggle.

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David G
23/1/2017 11:06:08 pm

W H A T ........!!!!!!! Such blasphemy..!!
I'll deal with John Gerring when he returns..!! Please stop this talk before the "opinionated one from Dingley" chimes in..!!
As for you EBs, let it be known that the stray dogs on the EBC trek are lean and light. Your Carley looks a little chubby and rather well fed...!!

Wine link
24/1/2017 09:09:57 am

My guess is that John was up all night watching a replay of Bulldogs grand final for the 400th time. That is the reason he is dozing off at 1.30 in afternoon.

David G
23/1/2017 11:12:47 pm

Does the mystery bum belong to poor Jason..?

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Sue
23/1/2017 11:23:43 pm

No, but it potentially could. Take another guess

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Bill
24/1/2017 09:57:50 am

Sorry to hear about poor Jason's problems. The knees will get some rest for the next few days but prepare yourself for the downhills when returning from ABC, particularly the second last day. As for the "bunch of grapes".......
Glad to hear the Basha has confirmed my opinion on ABC V's EBC although days 2 & 3 are by far the toughest part of the trek. Davo, you need to this trek & confirm for yourself.
Good to see photos of my old mate Harry, a ripper porter. Can someone please buy him a beer at the end of the day - he enjoys them so much, you will have a friend for life. Please also say G'day to him & Prakash from me.

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David G
24/1/2017 12:13:13 pm

Hey, look who's back...!! Mate, so long as I have you constantly telling me how hard it is, I don't need to confirm it.
Now on the contrary, I think you should sign on to another EBC just to put things back into perspective.!! You could join Des as a 3peat client, which gets you a complimentary dinner at Gurkha's.

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Sue
24/1/2017 12:57:02 pm

Good morning Bill Brown. Isn't Hari the best. Was great to see him again and as with the last trip is always lending a hand.

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Jason
24/1/2017 11:34:19 am

Thanks for the support Dave. Its a lot more than I am getting from your sister. I will push through and see this until the end. I am far too stubbon to throw in the towel. Be prepared to have your first client to complete an ABC trek with a bung knee. Hows that for some advertising material!

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David G
24/1/2017 12:08:14 pm

Well Done Jason. Keep pushing on. I'm counting on you posting a comment after the trek that you were able to complete it on one leg and with a sensitive behind because at the end of the day.....it's not too hard a trek..!!!
Oh boy, I can just envisage all the ABC campaigners scrambling over their keyboards to respond to this one. Tis fun.

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Sue
24/1/2017 12:39:42 pm

Now don't be like that Jason. I
Could have posted a pic of your on track maintenance for your other small issue. Both pictures actually looked very similar.

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David G
24/1/2017 12:48:51 pm

Sue, I'll settle for just Jason's knee shots thanks..!

Sue
24/1/2017 01:10:55 pm

John and michelle were just commenting about the pool tables, coffee machines and Bakeries in Namche Bazaar. Sure don't get that on the Annapurna trip. John says EBC is for Nancies!!!

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David G
24/1/2017 03:15:56 pm

mmmm......they've got me on that one..!!

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Spanner
24/1/2017 04:09:32 pm

Hi sue and the gang, looks like you a having a great time hanging it on one another, I hope Jason manages the painful knee, I know what the pain is like, can't place the bum, but it looks good, it's great you are staying in 5 star accommodation ,Sue what a shame you had a shower I wanted to tell you you stink, to get back at you. I have James and the boys here on Thursday , keep the pictures and comments coming, it's very entertaining . Cheers mum

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Sue
24/1/2017 10:37:27 pm

Thanks Span, glad your enjoying the blog. Good luck with the boys. They will probably bring their washing and ironing down for you to do.

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Bill
24/1/2017 06:07:49 pm

Send that photo of Basha to the Geelong Bushwalking Club. Sure questions will be asked about their President snoozing on the trail before lunch!!

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