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Today was an acclimatization day in Dingboche. We climbed up the ridge overlooking the town as a little hike. We gained 700m, and it took me 2hr20min. I'm not feeling 100%, but good enough to be about 30min ahead of the group. Domhnall left this morning for Lobuche as he is feeling good.
Some of you may be wondering what we are eating. Breakfast this morning was oatmeal and french toast. Lunch is usually tomato soup, then either fried rice or noodles. Once we had grilled cheese. Supper always starts with soup, garlic or broth, then usually a large portion of rice/noodles/potatoes etc, and after all that there is dessert. A few days ago we had lemon meringue pie! Fabulous. It is fun to watch as they serve all 29 of us at the same time. For beverages, we drink a lot of tea. It is served from a large thermos that holds about 20 cups, with hot milk on the side (powdered of course). For snacks we often eat popcorn, Pringles chips - because of the packaging they stay intact!! and of course some kind of chocolate bar such as snickers. I should have bought shares in the company.
Most of us are feeling good. There is a bug that has passed through most of us, but thankfully it's only lasting about 24hrs.
Cameron from St Edmund School asks Is it cold or hot there?
Well, the days that we spent in Kathmandu were very warm. As warm as our warmest summer day in Edmonton. On the way to Everest base camp it will get progressively colder. In the mornings right now it is cool, but by mid-day it is warm enough to trek in a light shirt. By the time that we reach base camp in a few days from now, we will be wearing down jackets at night, with toques and mitts, but during the day just a light jacket. On the mountain it will be very cold, and getting colder the higher we go. By the time I reach the summit, it may be as cold as -40C! It is for this reason that I have a down suit.
2 comments:
Lucille - Your down suit looks GREAT! Thanks to the school kids, I am learning many interesting things! Remember to trek slowly and to keep drinking enough so that you stay feeling good and healthy! So much wisdom you are gathering along the way - this adventure will absolutely affect the rest of your life! Take care my friend; I think of you SO OFTEN!! HUGS to You!!
I'm with Cindy! Do what you can to stay healthy up there. I'm following you every step of the way and have many of my friends following along because they are so amazed by your determination and dedication. Hope you get feeling up to your usual 110% soon and Bernie and I are sending you virtual hugs every day!
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