Our final ascent up to Annapurna Base Camp. We got through the avalanche section unscathed. After two hours of climbing we reached Machupachare Base Camp (MBC). A big pot of Lemon Ginger tea and snickers bars and coconut biscuits.......how the heck do we still manage to loose weight!!
Here's a run down on the group. Sue R has come up trumps and I've got to say there was a time earlier on in the trip around day 2 that I didn't think she would have the strength to make it this far. She found her niche, after fuelling properly and working out a pace that works and stood with us 2 hours ago at Annapurna Base Camp.
Evan and Elaine, wow what can I say. Give Elaine an ice axe, set of crampons and some ropes and she would go beyond Base Camp with Evan following closely behind.
Greg and Anne.....both have been able to name every plant they have stumbled across and have got just as much out of the flora as what they have the mountain scenery.
Michelle is a trooper, although she feels the cold at night. Finds her own pace and doesn't stop until the destination.
Jason and Danielle......hats off to Jason, shear guts and determination has seen him stand with the rest of the team at ABC. Amazing where mental strength can get you. Danielle has supported him all the way and also finds her pace although maybe a tad slower than normal to stick with Jason.
Johnny Gerring......wish you could have stood with us John. You are definitely here in thought and hope you're recovering well back in a warmer temperature.
A few within the team have commented they have slight headaches. I've told them to drink up and hopefully the headache will go after a couple of hours of rest. Jason and Danielle look like being choppered out in the morning as we doubt Jason will make it back down within the time frame.
Tomorrow we descend 2000 Metres. A huge day.
Note: The internet here is very poor, and I am having problems updating the remainder of my photos from today..!! Will continue trying.
Here's a run down on the group. Sue R has come up trumps and I've got to say there was a time earlier on in the trip around day 2 that I didn't think she would have the strength to make it this far. She found her niche, after fuelling properly and working out a pace that works and stood with us 2 hours ago at Annapurna Base Camp.
Evan and Elaine, wow what can I say. Give Elaine an ice axe, set of crampons and some ropes and she would go beyond Base Camp with Evan following closely behind.
Greg and Anne.....both have been able to name every plant they have stumbled across and have got just as much out of the flora as what they have the mountain scenery.
Michelle is a trooper, although she feels the cold at night. Finds her own pace and doesn't stop until the destination.
Jason and Danielle......hats off to Jason, shear guts and determination has seen him stand with the rest of the team at ABC. Amazing where mental strength can get you. Danielle has supported him all the way and also finds her pace although maybe a tad slower than normal to stick with Jason.
Johnny Gerring......wish you could have stood with us John. You are definitely here in thought and hope you're recovering well back in a warmer temperature.
A few within the team have commented they have slight headaches. I've told them to drink up and hopefully the headache will go after a couple of hours of rest. Jason and Danielle look like being choppered out in the morning as we doubt Jason will make it back down within the time frame.
Tomorrow we descend 2000 Metres. A huge day.
Note: The internet here is very poor, and I am having problems updating the remainder of my photos from today..!! Will continue trying.
