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Sun 29th Jan. ABC trek completed...

30/1/2017

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A touch of sadness this morning as I stuffed my sleeping bag into the compression bag one last time. I'm never on a high on our last day. The simplicities of village life end and you're quickly thrown into dodging cars and motorbikes and avoiding the touts on the street. Instead of dodging donkeys, donkey poo, and giving way to porters on a mission to deliver trays of eggs and gas cylinders to villagers before dark.

Compared to other days today was relatively easy. Albeit we pounded out 21kms of ups and downs before we hit the road and walked about 5km with the odd tourist bus going past. John G is back to normal now and good to have him back in the group.

We were back in Nayapul where it all started 10 days earlier. Our van was waiting and we were loaded up and heading back down to Pokhara 1.5 hours later. Five minutes into the trip I looked at the seats behind and every Porter was sound asleep. Officially off duty and I felt rather satisfied seeing them so relaxed. Something you don't see during the trek.

We arrived in Pokhara around 4.30. A quick chat to Greg and Anne to fill one another in on the past 48 hours and it was into the shower. We were meeting our guide and porters at 6.30 to do the traditional dinner and tipping. Greg handed each of them his cartoon sketch he had done each night whilst on the trek. Lots of hugs and kind words to each of them and they departed back to the hotel with an early start for them on the local bus back to Kathmandu tomorrow. Prakash will stay on and fly back with us the day after tomorrow. Sue R commented that she didn't want the trek to end (sorry Ian, I suppose this means she's not missing you yet)!!!

​A day of relaxing tomorrow with everyone doing their own thing. Michelle had a facial this afternoon. Evan and Elaine are having massages tomorrow. Sue will wonder the shops....did I tell you Sue likes to shop??? John will find a place selling Khukari Rum and sit there for the day. And I'll find things to do around Lakeside. Greg, Anne, Danielle and Jason visited the mountaineering museum and said it was well worth a visit.
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David G
30/1/2017 07:27:42 am

Yep, you always said that you could have a shower, throw in a load of washing and then head straight back out on another trek..! I can relate. Glad to hear Sue R feels the same. Looking at the constant smiles on Evan & Elaine, perhaps them too.
Great to hear John G is over his illness. Very responsible of him to continue his Khukari medication right to the end. Hope Jason is ok.
Enjoy that well earned Pokhara R&R.

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Sue
30/1/2017 11:14:05 am

Please tell jimbo I won't be home for another month. I think I left my favorite pair of socks up at Base Camp. Will head up in the next week or two to look for them.

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James
30/1/2017 11:58:56 am

Sue how come it's funny when the Porters fall asleep, but when I fall asleep on the couch it's a different story.

David G
30/1/2017 08:19:00 pm

Sue. Given you are going to be recovering clothing, can you zip over to EBC and look out for a white(ish) pair of thermals and an average looking pair of jocks?

Wine link
30/1/2017 07:53:03 am

Well done Didi and your 4 team members who actually completed the trek. I know you would have been disappointed in not having all your team stick together to complete the entire adventure. Good to hear John is over his infection and on his way to becoming an alcoholic. I wonder if a celiac is allowed to drink rum?

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Sue
30/1/2017 11:17:44 am

That's the way it goes Wine. Rum is definitely allowed in johns diet. So is Ruksi, beer, and red wine.

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Sue
30/1/2017 04:23:20 pm

Huh, very funny Jimbo. I'm not sure why I don't have a satisfied look on my face when I see you sound asleep on the couch at 3pm in the afternoon. Maybe you should become a Porter for a year. David, what do you think......would you hire him? Prakash would sack after 15 minutes. Maybe he'd be better as a Tiger Balm seller!!!

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christine hennigan
30/1/2017 06:20:40 pm

I wonder if you guys are doing another trek next year. Whenever I think of a trek in the himalayas I am filled with trepidation and awe.

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David G
30/1/2017 08:17:00 pm

Hello Christine.
Sue is planning on leading a trip next year, although we have not yet confirmed if it will be an ABC or EBC. Interested..?

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Spanner
31/1/2017 09:42:40 am

Hi sue it's wonderful reading your adventure s looking at beautiful photos and of course all the comments which are very entertaining. I hope you all have a great trip home and will have lots to tell friends and family,congratulations to all sincerely Joan

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Sue
1/2/2017 04:11:40 am

Thanks Span. It has been a good trip. Sally would love it over here with the other dogs.

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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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