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Wed 1st Mar. We're back on air...

1/3/2017

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Kalar Patar...5545mts
Well after not having internet for over 5 days, it's great to be connecting with you all again. Thanks Sue for filling the gaps while we have been off the airwaves.
What an incredible past few days we have had. After the emotion of farewelling Simi and Shailendra at Dingboche, the remaining 7 of us trudged our way up to Lobouche at 4,900mts. Our head guide Mingma put us into a lovely lodge. 
The next day we departed for our high camp Gorak Shep at 5,100mts. The day was perfect, as has the weather been since the start of the trek. We arrived at Gorak at around midday and looked up at our final challenge Kalla Pattar 5,545mts awaiting us in the morning. But checking the weather forecast, we saw potential cloud in the morning..! So after the challenging hike from Lobouche to Gorak, we jointly made the decision to knock of KP that same afternoon..!! (Something I swore I would never attempt again after my failure back in 2007..!!) 2 1/2hrs later, all 7 of us stood on KP in brilliant sunshine but in a spine shivering cold wind..!! Despite being totally exhausted that night in our Gorak Shep Lodge, we felt so good to have knocked it off and be able to head back down in the morning.
We've seen so many emergency helicopters flying back and forward to Base Camp, presumably picking up trekkers suffering altitude problems, and last night in our Lodge, we witnessed an Australian girl requiring supplementary oxygen and an emergency night time walk down to lower altitude..!!
The team is going strong. One or two headaches and a few upset tummies, but all trudging along nicely and now enjoying some welcomed increase in oxygen..!
Tomorrow we plan to arrive back into Namche and then Lukla on Friday.
Thanks for all your comments. I'm going to read them out to the team around the dining room fire and respond to them. ​
30 Comments
Sue
1/3/2017 10:58:20 pm

That Sky!!! Any wonder you went up that afternoon. What a feeling waking up the next morning knowing you'd conquered KP the day before. Question.....Why does KP always look relatively easy in photos? Enjoy the increased oxygen intake, warmer temps, Cafe Latte's and maybe the odd hot shower.

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David G
2/3/2017 01:44:04 am

Thanks Sue. Yes, such a good feeling going to bed last night knowing we had done it. Mind you, didn't result in blissful sleep. Think I got 3hrs tops. Typical for Gorak Shep..!!

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Adrian
2/3/2017 02:08:53 am

What an epic "money shot" on top of KP with Everest in the background. Massive. Such a brilliant blue sky. Enjoy Namche tomorrow...you all deserve it!

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lost in the desert link
2/3/2017 03:06:45 am

John and Neil..I think an all you can eat and drink steak night at legends dubai creek golf club is in order after that effort ...sorry no yak on the menu !.send the kids to domino's...cheers

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Sue Roberts
2/3/2017 05:42:06 am

Fantastic effort. Fantastic photo. Well done !!

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David G
2/3/2017 11:35:06 am

Thanks Sue

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Dis
2/3/2017 07:12:20 am

Congratulations to all you guys, great achievement, the accumulation of nearly 12 months of planning and training. A Hughe part is Davids knowledge and work that he puts into each trip. Enjoy your trip down, time left in Kat and you will remember the experience for the rest Of your life.

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David G
2/3/2017 11:36:45 am

Thanks Dis. Looking forward to catching up.

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Jenny James
2/3/2017 08:44:49 am

Likewise to all of you well done!!!..this will be something you will remember for the rest of your life, So glad KP was picture perfect for you all...Take care doing back down!!! as you will all be on such a high now!!!
David say "hello" to Min for me.

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David G
2/3/2017 11:39:27 am

Thanks Jenny. It's the usual 3 long days down. Almost 20km yesterday, but oh that oxygen again..!!!

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John G
2/3/2017 09:06:16 am

We done Dave and the team. A speci view of Everest from KP a great reward for a long day at altitude. Now for the race down to the Namche for coffee and donuts!

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David G
2/3/2017 11:43:25 am

Thanks John. Anyone who doesn't know Namche must be thinking it's a major city in Nepal..!! It's just a village in the middle of the himalaya ........that just so happens to have a beaut bakery...! Cheers mate

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Ray
2/3/2017 09:55:10 am

It's really Bill, hoping Sue wouldn't notice me under a different name!
Great effort by all involved. Weather looks great & lack of snow no doubt makes the walk a little easier but not by much. Let the party begin.

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David G
2/3/2017 11:46:12 am

It's a bit of a tragedy when you need to enter a response under an alias..! Thanks Bill or Ray. Look forward to catching up mate.

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Sue
3/3/2017 08:52:54 pm

hahahah

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Jo
2/3/2017 10:44:39 am

Well done! Looks lovely up there! Now you and Shailendra get your #^%@ back to work!!!

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David G
2/3/2017 11:48:57 am

Oh blast ... you've reminded me that I have a job I need to return to when I get back...!!! Pretty please, can't I have another month offf..? LOL..
Thanks for following our progress Jo.

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Jo
2/3/2017 01:04:16 pm

Nup

The Tooth Fairy (aka Brian@weeroona)
2/3/2017 09:12:49 pm

Of course you can have another month off, why don't you make it three months? Don't worry about the bills etc. and I'm sure that Suzi and the kids will be able to manage. You'll probably get a bonus when you get back to work, of course we'll hold your job for you, as you are not there to stuff anything up. You just enjoy yourself and don't worry about anything, the pain and the shame will subside eventually.
You're not going native on us, are you?

Well done to all of you, that was a big day with the just reward of excellent viewing. It shows the value of Davids' training sessions I think.
Take care on the way down and may you be on the first flight out of Lukla.

David G
2/3/2017 09:31:52 pm

Cheeky response Tooth Fairy..!! But I suspect that work beckons..!!
Let's catch up when I get back.

Micbelle
2/3/2017 02:50:45 pm

Awesome effort everyone. Very inspiring. Enjoy the rest of your trip

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David G
2/3/2017 06:50:08 pm

Thanks Michelle. Trip down always good.

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Jason Fury
2/3/2017 05:38:05 pm

So awesome. Very jelly!

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David G
2/3/2017 06:51:59 pm

Hey Jason. How's that knee.? So EBC beckoning?

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Terry T
2/3/2017 05:39:08 pm

Congratulations on what sounds like a great adventure, enjoy the remainder of the trip.

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David G
2/3/2017 06:52:59 pm

Onya Terry.

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EB's
2/3/2017 08:39:37 pm

Congratulations to you all. Great effort.

Mark G
3/3/2017 02:00:09 pm

Congratulations guys!
Those mountains with the afternoon sun on them look amazing! Plenty of great photos i'm sure.
Enjoy your oxygen fueled super powers on the way down! ;-)

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Spanna's
4/3/2017 02:52:27 pm

It was great talking to you all, and thanks for the call wishing me well on my voyage, this time I saw the big grins on your faces, see you soon. Regards mum

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Simon Flynn
7/3/2017 02:51:16 am

Well done guys, great achievement!

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    2017 EBC blog...

    ​Hi all.

    Welcome to the 2017 EBC trip blog.

    David will update and post the progress of the team from their departure out of Melbourne to their slog up to Everest Base Camp at 5,545m 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.

    David & Sue
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