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Sat 21st Jan. A tough day uphill...

21/1/2017

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A hard day today. All uphill. We were on the track by 8am and at around 8.07am we were at the bottom of 3000 steps. Morning tea in the sunshine before climbing another 3000 steps. It was tough going but everyone trekking strong. Lunch was well earned as I think I had worked off breakfast at the top of the first set of 3000 steps.

Dinner table discussions last night consisted of peoples first-aid kits and what they had brought along. The golden hat goes to Danielle. In her first aid kit is a packet of Combantrin, yes worming tablets. Danielle was quick to follow up that she doesn't have worms but just in case!!

Sue R wanted to make a special mention to Vee and the Bairnsdale HIIT factory crew. Her HIIT factory legs allowed her to ascend 1250 meters today. Thanks Vee and the team.


We are sitting in our lodge watching the most amazing sunset over Annapurna South. Annapurna South, although only 7260 meters is a very technical mountain to climb and the fatality rate of mountaineers who have tried is huge. Lucky for us we are only going to the base!!!

Tomorrow morning we have a 5am start to climb Poon Hill at 3200 meters. Here we will have a 360 degree view of the Himalaya mountain range as the sun comes up.


​We are in a beautiful lodge tonight. The photo of Annapurna South was taken from the verandah.
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Wine link
22/1/2017 10:31:16 am

Those 1000 steps in Dandenongs should now be paying dividends. Obviously John worked hard yesterday as he has a big grin on his face in photo today. Love your work Didi.

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David G
22/1/2017 10:57:17 pm

Sue. I hope everyone is ready and fit for another tough climb this morning. Still have a long way to go yet, including lots of ups..!! Photos are great.
Quite a few following your blog now.

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Sue
22/1/2017 10:59:14 pm

Everyone tired from yesterday's walk. Hopefully fresh legs after a good night's sleep to get us up Poon Hill for the sunrise.

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Christine
23/1/2017 01:58:37 am

It looks like a challenging climb, and Michelle I hope you're having an exhilarating time. I love my memories of Namche.

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Sue
23/1/2017 09:48:31 pm

Hi Christine, Michelle is having flashbacks of Namche and often reflects.

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David G
24/1/2017 12:54:47 pm

Hey Christine, good to have you on our blog. Hope you've been well.

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    2017 ABC blog...​

    ​Hi all.

    Welcome to the 2017 ABC trip blog.

    Sue will update and post the progress of the team from their departure out of Melbourne to their slog up to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,300m amsl and then their safe descent and recovery back down.

    Feel free to access this blog and drop them a comment during their trip. Depending on the availability of WIFI on the way up, the team will be rapt to hear from you. 

    Cheers.

    Sue & David
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