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Thur 26th Jan. ABC success...!!

26/1/2017

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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.
18 Comments
David G
26/1/2017 10:02:39 pm

So many good stories in this one. Well done to all of you?
Well lead Sue.

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Terry Lover
26/1/2017 10:24:04 pm

Well done to all!.
Sue, that mountain is nothing like the pile of washing at home.
Good Luck

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David G
27/1/2017 06:47:49 am

Terry. Your days may be numbered..!

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Tent boy
26/1/2017 11:00:47 pm

Well done, a mighty effort! Hopefully a mild night at ABC.

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Christine hennigan
27/1/2017 12:49:53 am

Amazing adventure. Well done Michelle and everyone it must be spectacular - and very challenging.

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Glenn
27/1/2017 06:11:20 am

Well done team Annapurna great pics.Hope John feels better by the time you guys get back down to him.Awsome effort Jason

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Spanner
27/1/2017 07:29:03 am

Congratulations to you all on your wonderful adventure. Sue James is trying to make me say things I don't want to, , trying to ignore him, but that's really hard, I have to tell you he is my favourite ,oh gosh. Cheers from mum

James, Brad and Liam.
27/1/2017 07:24:51 am

Congratulations to the team, top effort.
We think John G will return and finish those last couple of days, we hope you are feeling better John.
Well done Jason.
Enjoy the rest of the trip it should be easy going downhill.
Sue everything good hear, Joan is looking after us very well, Sally is also looking good with the new hairstyle.
Love
James, Brad and Liam.



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Wine link
27/1/2017 07:54:30 am

Well done Didi and team. Shame that John as not with you. Don't be surprised if he passes you going up as you descend.

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David G
27/1/2017 08:15:51 am

Ha...now that isn't a thought to be dismissed..!!

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Terri
27/1/2017 11:50:42 am

Well done Sue and your team!
And big congratulations to Sue R - well done!!

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Bill
27/1/2017 03:32:55 pm

Congrats to all for achieving your goal - ABC. As they say, its all downhill from here although that doesn't necessarily make it any easier!
Photos don't appear to show much snow on the ground. Was there much between MBC & ABC? What the overnight temp in ABC?

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David G
27/1/2017 04:03:54 pm

Hi Bill. She claims to have a great photo of the team at ABC, but is unable to upload it due poor wifi..!! The was only able to get 4 uploaded last night. Hoping she can get a better connection tonight.

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Bill
27/1/2017 06:25:17 pm

Does that mean that the current website photo of the 2014 team gets replaced?

Brian
27/1/2017 03:41:46 pm

Well done Michelle the boys and I are very proud of you ❤️

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David G
27/1/2017 04:05:27 pm

Sue, I meant to say that the photo of Evan, Elaine & Michelle is absolutely brilliant.

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Alasdair
28/1/2017 03:22:10 pm

Well done everyone, Sue I hope you don't mind but I've been sharing your photos of Mum & Dad on Facebook - everyone is excited to see what adventures they're getting up to...

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Sue
28/1/2017 06:07:29 pm

Hi all, finally have wifi but only for a short time. We have been so so lucky with the weather. Heavy dry snow yesterday and overnight. Not a problem Alasdair using the photos on Facebook. Thanks for the well wishes and an update will be posted shortly.

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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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