Lucille phoned home today again as she is still having a few technical difficulties with gabcast. We hope to have that ironed out soon. She wanted me to let you all know that she is feeling good, just a slight headache, probably due to her not drinking enough on the trek from Lobouche in to base camp. Tomorrow is a rest day for the Everest clients, and the guides will be doing training for the Island Peak climbers. The trekkers begin their return journey tomorrow and the Island Peak group departs the next day, so that will leave the Everest group to focus on the task at hand.
She says she will miss a few things over the next few weeks. She mentioned the fact that they are now above the tree line and will be missing the trees and the flowers. Also, on the trek in, they were treated daily to the absolute luxury of a hot wet towel when they got up in the morning, and they won't be able to expect that now for about six or seven weeks. And then, she has also left the convenient access to the internet behind. She can get access if she really, really wants to, but she will either have to pay for the satellite time on a borrowed setup, or she will have to trek down to Gorak Shep to use the Internet Yak Tea Cafe there. So pretty much just Sat Phone from here on in for awhile, which is why we would like gabcast to work a little better for us.
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4 comments:
I watched the 22 minute video on the PeakFreaks web site about the tragic climb in 1996. It was the first time I felt fear for you and your fellow climbing friends. I still believe that you will reach the summit, Lucille, my prayers are just a little more specific. I visualize you climbing the mountain, staying positive, staying strong, staying healthy.
I love following your blogspot!
Hi Again Lucille! Lots of us are following your blog very closely, and it is great to hear that you are doing so well! Wow - base camp already! I will get Claudia to fill me in on the gabcast - I too would love to hear your voice! Keep taking care of yourself.... sending TONS of good wishes your way!!
Checking in everyday Lucille! So excited for you!! Say hello to D for me and wish him well.
Hi Lucille, so good listening to your voice. You are sounding so strong and I am glad you are feeling so good. Good to hear you both are feeling well, and doing great under the elevation! Keep on walking, keep on smiling! Deanne
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